Residencies

Good Women Dance Collective is excited for the eighth edition of the Creative Incubator, a week-long creation workshop facilitated by dance-theatre artist Amber Borotsik.  

Artists of all disciplines bring their current ideas and interests to work on while surrounded by the creative energy and input of their peers and community members. 

The week will include facilitated exercises, sharing and discussion between participants, opportunities for collaboration, and an informal public showing/sharing at the culmination.

Deadline to apply is January 2.

Application Deadline February 04, 2026

Program Dates Aug 04, 2026 - Aug 21, 2026

Overview  

Indigenous World Dance Residency is a re-designed program for twelve Indigenous dancers. Participants will engage in collective workshops, one-on-one mentorship, and opportunities to connect with community, guided by faculty and guest artists who support both individual growth and shared artistic exploration.

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Application Deadline January 21, 2026

There are multiple program dates in 2026 available:

Application Deadline January 28, 2026

Program Dates May 11, 2026 - May 29, 2026

The residency encourages exploration of cultural knowledge, lived experience, and creative expression in shaping stories. Deepen your understanding of different protocols and practices of storytelling from Indigenous perspectives, whilst further developing an existing work within a supportive, land-based, and peer-informed environment. Program highlights include:

Discover ArtsHub 118 Living!

http://artshab.com/spaces/artshub-118
The co-op offers 16 light-filled apartment style units ranging from 728 – 802 square feet at below market rates.

New construction
1 bedroom + den units
In suite laundry
Communal outdoor deck
Onsite outdoor parking
Elevator
Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts studios and gallery at street level below the Co-op.

Application Deadline February 10, 2026
Program Dates May 10, 2026 - May 15, 2026

This six-day course equips participants to design and lead high-performing partnerships across public, private, nonprofit, and community sectors. Participants will explore the full partnership cycle—from scoping and brokering to sustaining outcomes and learn about the full spectrum of collaborative relationships. Topics include interest holder mapping, shared governance, resource sharing, and navigating power dynamics. 

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. 

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).