2027 Branscombe House Artist Residency

ORGANIZATION: City of Richmond
DEADLINE: Aug. 17, 2026
WEBSITE: http://richmond.ca/culture/howartworks/branscombe-house/branscomberesidency/branscombe.htm

CALL FOR ARTISTS:
The City of Richmond’s Arts, Culture and Heritage Services invites professional artists in all disciplines to submit proposals for an 11-month live-in residency at Branscombe House in Richmond, BC, situated on the traditional lands of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓-speaking First Peoples.

The 2027 Branscombe House Artist Residency will begin in mid-January 2027 and run through until mid-December 2027.

Branscombe House is a beautifully restored Edwardian-style house located in the residential area of historic Steveston in Richmond. The self-contained two-bedroom suite upstairs is offered as an artist residence/studio with rent 100% subsidized in exchange for contributing a minimum of 240 hours of community-engaged work on approved creative projects and programs developed in collaboration between staff, artist(s), and community groups/organizations.

The City is seeking applications from artists who are interested in developing new projects and programs that promote meaningful community engagement through artistic opportunities.

HOW TO APPLY:
Visit the City's website to learn more and apply.

FEES/COMPENSATION:
N/A