HOME Residency: Paid Opportunity for Indigenous & Newcomer Artists
Deadline to apply: October 15, 2026
Call for newcomer and Indigenous artists for the HOME Residency (July/August 2026).
Sparrow Arts Society invites applications from newcomer artists (new to Canada) and Indigenous artists for the HOME Residency at Sparrow Artspace in Calgary. The theme is HOME — exploring personal, cultural, historical and communal meanings through art. This is a paid opportunity (please read all the details below). This opportunity is only for Calgary-based artists.
This two-month residency (July – August 2026) includes:
- A shared studio and exhibition space
- Opportunities to present workshops and artist talks
- Participation in community projects
- Mentorship and collaboration with other artists
- CARFAC artist fees and honoraria
For more information and to apply, visit sparrowartspace.com/home-residency-application.
Thank you to Calgary Arts Development and the City of Calgary for funding this project!