Doris McCarthy Artist-in-Residence Program
From Ontario Heritage Trust
The Doris McCarthy Artist-in-Residence Program offers a short-term opportunity for artists to be immersed in, and inspired by, the former home and studio of Canadian artist Doris McCarthy (1910-2010).
- Amount
- Up to $1,500
- Who can apply
- Individual artists
- Where you must live
- Canada
- Art forms
- Visual arts, Writing, Music, Dance, Film and video, Media arts, Theatre
- Application fee
- Not stated
- Kind
- Residency
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Eligibility
Individuals who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada or those with an application pending for permanent residency status; eligible creative disciplines that include visual arts, music, writing, dance, multimedia, film and performing arts; applicants must apply with a project in mind. Not eligible: artists who have already completed a residency at the Doris McCarthy Artist-in-Residence Centre; students enrolled in any educational institution or learning program on a full-time or part-time basis at the undergraduate level of study; individuals under the age of 18; staff and Board members of the Ontario Heritage Trust and their immediate families; disciplines that require heavy machinery, welding or flammable materials; AI-generated art is not permitted.
What to send
Residencies are for single individuals who will live and work alone at the Doris McCarthy Artist-in-Residence Centre for the duration of their stay (one to two months); residencies begin in mid-January and run throughout the year. Applications must be submitted using the SlideRoom online portal and must include a completed application form, curriculum vitae or detailed resume, and a portfolio.
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Source: https://www.heritagetrust.on.ca/dmair (opens in a new tab). Our research read it on September 27, 2026.
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