315 Artist in Residence Program
Brookfield Properties
Deadline to apply: November 17, 2025
Brookfield Properties is looking for the next artist to join the 315 Artist in Residence program, starting in January 2026!
At Bankers Hall in Downtown Calgary, a studio has been created for artists to work, explore, and bring bold ideas to life. Through this program, artists have the opportunity to create large-scale works that will be exhibited throughout the Brookfield Properties Calgary portfolio, enhancing the everyday experience in the city. The aim is to empower artists in corporate settings, equip them with soft skills, and provide them with opportunities to commercialize their work.
Submit your application to be a part of the next chapter!
Studio/workspace
The 315 Studio is currently located on Level 3 in Bankers Hall and is composed of 4,400+ square feet of open space featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, storage, 12-foot ceilings, and retail-facing display windows. The artist will have 24-hour access to the studio and Wifi.
Please note: The Studio does not permit the use of spray paints, aerosols, heat, perfumes, toxic fumes, flammable gases, etc. These materials must be used off-site if necessary for your work.
Duration of residency
The residency duration is eight (8) months (January to August 2026). This time will allow the artist to manage required paperwork and administration, move in, experiment with their creative practice, prepare for the exhibition, and execute commercialization projects.
The work will be on display for one year within the Brookfield Properties Calgary portfolio (Brookfield Place, Fifth Avenue Place, Suncor Energy Centre, and Bankers Hall), moving locations every three (3) months. These conditions are subject to change. Following the tour, regions throughout the global portfolio may choose to profile the work as well.
The artwork created during the 315 Artist in Residence belongs to the artist who created it and is therefore the responsibility of the artist once the contract ends.
Accommodation
Brookfield Properties Calgary offers the artist 24-hour access to the studio. Artists are encouraged to utilize the space to explore their practice and work on personal projects during the residency. Lodging, living accommodations and expenses are not included in this residency.
Work equipment and assistance
Please utilize your application to indicate what tools, materials, and support you need to complete your program. The artist will be supported by the Corporate and Property Teams’ expertise in event management and logistics, legal administration, and operations.
Fees and support:
- One-time $33,000 artist fees
- Exclusive access to 4,400+ square feet of studio space for eight (8) months
- 24-hour building security
- Wifi, private restroom, kitchenette, freight elevator, and loading dock access
- Opportunities to represent your work commercially
- Up to $6,000 in exhibition fees for the touring of the artwork throughout Brookfield Properties Calgary’s portfolio
- Installation, shipping, and handling costs within Brookfield Properties Calgary
Who are we looking for
We are looking for artists with an entrepreneurial spirit, expertise in their craft, experience with large-scale projects, and an interest in commercialization. Artists will have the opportunity to challenge and build their capacities, familiarize themselves with corporate procedures and administrative tasks, and navigate professional relationships.
The aim is to empower artists in corporate settings, equip them with soft skills, and provide them with opportunities to commercialize their work.
Expectations for the artist
Within the 8-month residency, the artist is expected to:
- Create the proposed artwork
- Lead at least one tenant engagement event (i.e., a workshop, artist talk, or gallery experience)
- Prepare for the exhibition
- Complete a minimum of one commercialization project
Programming can be determined with the Brookfield Properties team once the residency starts.
The exhibition tour will be free and accessible to the public. The artwork created will not be defamatory, discriminatory, disrespectful, or dangerous in any sense, including but not limited to religious beliefs, identity, or physical form. The artwork created in the residency must consider one or more of our core values: Education, DEI, and Creativity.
How to apply
To be considered a candidate for the program, your application must include the following:
- A proposal with a description of the artwork that will be created as part of the residency. Please include materials and tools needed to complete the work.
- A CV and/or portfolio of relevant experience that demonstrates your creative practice.
- An artist bio along with a statement on why you are applying for this program.
- Contact information and any accessibility requests or considerations.
- Skills, tools, resources, and support that you hope to achieve from Brookfield Properties through this residency.
- A media kit, including professional headshots and any personal branding elements (i.e., logo, brand colours, QR code).
- A minimum of two (2) professional references.
Application deadline November 17, 2025.
Please submit your application to calgary.marketing@brookfieldproperties.com.
For more information visit 315 Artist in Residence Program: Call for Artists : Bankers Hall.
Timeline
Activity and dates:
- Artist call: October – November 2025
- Artist Interviews: November – December 2025
- Artist Selection: December 2025
- Residency: January – August 2026
All candidates being considered will be contacted for an interview. Only applications that have a fully developed concept for the artwork will be considered. All projects are subject to the legal guidelines of Brookfield Properties, which will be determined once all application components are submitted.
