Arts opportunity

Crime Writing 2026

Application Deadline February 18, 2026
Program Dates Aug 17, 2026 - Aug 28, 2026

Crime Writing is a self-directed residency that provides writers with the time and space to focus on their work away from the constraints of everyday life. During this two-week residency crime writers can take advantage of one-on-one mentorship opportunities with faculty, group discussions, and a community of artistic peers. 

Summer Writers 2026

Application Deadline January 14, 2026
Program Dates Jul 06, 2026 - Jul 17, 2026

Summer Writers is a self-directed residency that provides writers with the time and space to focus on their work away from the constraints of everyday life. During the residency, writers can take advantage of one-on-one mentorship opportunities with faculty as well as a community of artistic peers. 

Faculty include Dr. Jordan Abel, Dr. Adam Dickinson, Dodie Bellamy, and professional guest Lisa Pearson (Siglio Press). 

Call for Submissions: ASA Artist in Residence 2026

ASA Call for Submissions: “Artist-in-Residence Creative 2026” The Alberta Society of Artists is pleased to invite artists (over 18) who are interested in self-directed research and site-specific work to apply to our Artist-in-Residence Creative Program. Artists from all disciplines are encouraged to submit a proposal to encompass an 8-week consecutive period. The Alberta Society of Artists is a large part of Alberta’s visual arts history, through its members, its exhibitions, and other initiatives.

Playwrights Lab 2026

Application Deadline November 26, 2025

Program Dates May 11, 2026 - May 23, 2026

Overview  

The Playwrights Lab is a 2 week residency for Canadian Playwrights dedicated to supporting the development of new theatrical work in a generative, artist-centered environment.

APPLY NOW Chamber Music 2026 - Classical Chamber Music Residency

Application Deadline November 26, 2025

Program Dates Jul 13, 2026 - Jul 25, 2026

Overview

This collaborative residency is for classically trained string, woodwind, and brass musicians, pianists, percussionists and composers committed to chamber music. Join the esteemed Parker Quartet, lead faculty Joel Brennan and acclaimed guest faculty from around the globe.