AAR uses this page to advertise Calls for Submission to invite residents for upcoming years, as well as fill spots due to cancellations. 

These Calls for Submission may request applications from cohorts of three artists (to fill an entire month) or individual applications. AAR also programs via direct-invitation. 

All active Calls will be posted below. If the page is empty, there are no open opportunities. Thank you for your interest in Annandale Artist Residency. 

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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS 

JUNE + AUGUST 2027 RESIDENCY 

Deadline to apply: Dec. 15, 2026

JUNE Residency Dates: (1 spot) Jun. 1 - Jun. 29, 2027

AUGUST Residency Dates: (2 spots) Aug. 4 - Aug. 31, 2027

Annandale Artist Residency (AAR) is seeking three Canadian, mid-career artists to attend the residency in Prince Edward Island for either our June or August slots. We kindly ask that you only apply if you can attend the full residency dates that are listed above.

Please clearly indicate which time slot you are applying for, whether you are available for both June and August or only one, and which you would prefer if both are possible.

All applicants must have an up-to-date driver’s license, as AAR is remote, and driving is imperative for food, supplies, etc. A car is provided to residents to share while in attendance. 

Please note AAR’s ventilation system consists of opening windows. AAR is currently best suited for practices that don’t utilize toxic materials or rely on power tools. AAR is housed in a renovated historic home consisting of three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a sunroom, kitchen, and two large studio spaces. The studio spaces are shared, open-concept spaces that can facilitate three to four artists at a time. 

Costs

AAR does not charge an attendance fee, but successful participants will have to cover costs associated with their travel, supplies, meals, etc. AAR will provide a confirmation letter artists may use to apply for grants to cover these costs. The AAR house is stocked with the essentials, including bed linens, towels, kitchen essentials, etc.

Expectations 

This is a self-directed residency for artists to use however they see fit. We ask all attending artists to leave/donate one small artwork/drawing/sketch to be added to our growing AAR collection. As a way to connect with PEI arts and local communities, an Open House will be scheduled the last week of each residency. We ask that each resident speak briefly about their work — light libations will also be served! Most importantly, we hope each cohort of artists have the opportunity to enjoy the many beaches, trails, and sunsets that PEI has to offer! An abundance of bug spray is recommended. 

Vistors

Residents can have visitors while attending the residency, but it can be a tight squeeze with more folks in the shared AAR home. We ask that all residents reach out to an AAR rep to confirm visitors for up to 5 days. Please refer here for a full details on visitors, family applications, and pet considerations.

For more general information on the residence, please refer here. 

For more information on the studios, please refer here. 

For the full artist handbook, please refer here. 

To apply, please email the following to info@annandaleartistresidency.ca: 

  • Description of the materials/mediums you intend to use at AAR;*

  • 500-750 words on the project you intend to work on at the residency; 

  • 8-12 images of past projects and/or sketches for upcoming work (maximum size per image 5 mb); 

  • Current CV. 

*Studios are equipped with folding tables, stools, chairs, basin/slop-sinks, rolling carts, adjustable desk, fluorescent lights, dehumidifiers, and magnetic walls that can be used for partitions.

Thank you for your interest in Annandale Artist Residency! 

- AAR Team