Open Access International Residency
ABOUT
The Open Access international residency welcomes artists and curators from around the world to an open, flexible creative environment deeply rooted in a spirit of exchange. Designed to respond to evolving practices and new forms of artistic mobility, it offers tailor-made stays in the heart of Fonderie Darling, a former 19th-century industrial complex transformed into a vibrant hub for artistic production and dissemination.
The residency includes a studio-apartment, access to technical and common areas, as well as professional artistic guidance and support for networking and promotion to various audiences. The duration is flexible and can range from three to six months, depending on the project and studio availability. Based on a collaborative approach, Fonderie Darling supports each winner in preparing for their stay, while giving them the freedom to adapt their pace and path within the program.
Artists are selected during four annual juries, held in March, June, September, and December.
WHO CAN APPLY?
Open year-round, the Open Access international residency program is open to contemporary artists and curators of all nationalities, including Canadians. Everyone is invited to submit a residency project tailored to their needs, according to the terms and conditions outlined below. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and evaluated by an artistic committee during quarterly juries, based on the quality of the work presented and the project’s relevance for the desired period. A response will be sent within a maximum of four months following receipt of the application.
Upon acceptance, Fonderie Darling commits to welcoming the winners within a maximum of two years. Winners are responsible for securing funding for their stay through public, government, or private sources, as well as obtaining the necessary visas. Fonderie Darling will provide an official letter of invitation and the necessary documents to support these efforts, if needed.
WHAT ARE THE COSTS?
Mandatory expenses:
• Rent for a studio apartment: $2,000 CAD/month for a 1,000 sq ft (95 m²) studio, $1,860 CAD/month for an 800 sq ft (75 m²) studio, or $1,030/month for a 300 sq ft (27 m²) studio
• Professional support and promotion fees: $1,000 CAD
Additional costs:
• Access to production studios (optional): $100 CAD/month
• Living expenses (suggested: $300-500 CAD/week)
• Production costs (suggested: $0-1500 CAD)
• Transportation costs
HOW TO APPLY?
Applications for the Open Access international residency are accepted at any time. To submit your application, please fill out the online form available via the link below. This will allow you to submit your residency project, your portfolio, and all necessary information for the evaluation of your application, including the desired length of your stay and the periods or dates during which you are available.
Applications are evaluated by an artistic committee during juries held four times a year (March, June, September, and December). You will receive a response within a maximum of four months after your application has been received in full.
Click here to access the application form
N.B. The Open Access residency differs from short-term studio rentals in that it offers its recipients all the benefits of its other international residency programs, particularly in terms of artistic support, networking, and promotion. For more information on short-term studio rentals, please contact: residence@fonderiedarling.org