Call for Applications: Book your Residency Stay this Halloween!
Are you an artist or writer seeking a space to focus on your next project? Look no further! We're thrilled to share that we have availability for our self-directed residencies from October 28 to November 4, 2024.
Immerse yourself in the history of Gibraltar Point and focus on your practice in a supportive environment. Whether you're a painter, writer, musician, or any form of creative mind, we welcome you to spend Halloween week on Toronto Island.
Spots are limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis, so don't wait! Apply now through the link in our bio to secure your place and unlock a week of uninterrupted inspiration.
443 Lakeshore Avenue Toronto Island TorontoONM5J 2W2 Canada
Residency Program Information
Year Founded
1999
Context
Urban
Rural
Remote
Residency Structure
Stand-alone
Embedded in a non-profit inn and retreat center
Longterm/embedded in neighborhood
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Retreat
Community-engaged
Research
Experiential
Residency Program Summary
Residency Length
1 week - 1 month
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
17
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
May apply as a team
Discipline
Acting
Animation
Architecture
Art Conservation
Art Education
Art History
Augmented Reality
Biology
Book Arts
Ceramics/Clay Arts/Pottery
Choreography
Computing
Costume/Fashion Design
Criticism
Dance
Digital Fabrication
Digital Media
Documentary
Drawing
Ecology
Electronic Arts
Environmental Arts
Environmentalism/Conservation
Fiction
Film
Fine Metals/Jewelry
Glass Arts
Graphic Design
History
Illustration
Installation Arts
Interdisciplinary Arts
Journalism
Landscape Architecture
Literature
Literary Nonfiction
Mathematics
Mixed Media
Moving Image
Multimedia Arts
Music
New Genres
Nonfiction
Opera
Painting
Paper Arts
Performance Art
Philosophy
Photography
Playwriting
Poetry
Printmaking
Public Art
Science
Screenwriting
Sculpture
Social Practice
Sound Art
Storytelling
Symphony
Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving
Theater
Translation
TV + Radio
Urban Planning/Design
Virtual Reality
Visual Arts
Writing
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
Spouses/partners allowed for full stay (non-collaborators)
Children allowed for full stay
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
N/A
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Opportunity to travel
Immersion in new culture and/context
Unstructured time
Access to studio space to create new work
Access to equipment, specialized facilities and/or technical support
Inspiration from natural environment
Inspiration from cultural context
Opportunities to develop relationships with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to develop relationships with other artists/residents
Opportunities for work with the local community
Application Information
Additional Eligibility Information
International artists are required to obtain any necessary visas and/or permissions to participate in a residency at Gibraltar Point. A letter confirming your residency dates, location and intent can be provided for grant application support.
