North Pacific Cannery Artist-in-Residence Program
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Information on the Artist in Residence Program
Note that the 2024 Artist in Residence Programs have now concluded. Please check back for additional information on the 2025 Residency Openings.
The Long Residency is open to any professional artist with formal training or equivalent experience and recognition
among their peers. The Short Residency is open only to emerging and established artists living and working in Northern British Columbia. The artists are provided with accommodation and studio space.
An honorarium of $5,000.00 for the Long Residency and $1,250.00 for the Short Residency is given to offset the cost of materials, shipping, day to day living expenses and travel.
Artists-in-residence must give one public presentation, performance or workshop during their residency.
Note: We accept applications from both visual artists and artists in other disciplines such as writers or musicians.
Residency Location: North Pacific Cannery Site
The North Pacific Cannery is a National Historic site located at the mouth of the Skeena River. It is the oldest West Coast cannery still standing and was declared a National Historic site in 1985. Many of the old buildings are preserved and there is an elevated board walk connecting them.
The cannery complex is near the small community of Port Edward, just south of the city of Prince Rupert.
Applicants should keep in mind that stores and restaurants are in Prince Rupert, a 20-minute drive from the Cannery. There is a small General Store, gas station and cell service in Port Edward, a 10-minute drive. Successful candidates
should have a valid driver’s license.
During the residency program artists will stay on site in the “Watchman’s House”, a self- contained, fully equipped
bungalow. The accommodation is not wheelchair accessible. Because of the limited size of the house, applications
are not accepted from collaborative groups. Separate studio space is provided in the Cannery.
Pets are not allowed on the site.
The Cannery is in a rural area. There is very spotty cell service but a strong WIFI connection is available. In addition,
there is a landline telephone in your accommodation.
For more information about the North Pacific Cannery visit www.northpacific.ca
or email the site at: [email protected]
Note that the 2024 Artist in Residence Programs have now concluded. Please check back for additional information on the 2025 Residency Openings.
The Long Residency is open to any professional artist with formal training or equivalent experience and recognition
among their peers. The Short Residency is open only to emerging and established artists living and working in Northern British Columbia. The artists are provided with accommodation and studio space.
An honorarium of $5,000.00 for the Long Residency and $1,250.00 for the Short Residency is given to offset the cost of materials, shipping, day to day living expenses and travel.
Artists-in-residence must give one public presentation, performance or workshop during their residency.
Note: We accept applications from both visual artists and artists in other disciplines such as writers or musicians.
Residency Location: North Pacific Cannery Site
The North Pacific Cannery is a National Historic site located at the mouth of the Skeena River. It is the oldest West Coast cannery still standing and was declared a National Historic site in 1985. Many of the old buildings are preserved and there is an elevated board walk connecting them.
The cannery complex is near the small community of Port Edward, just south of the city of Prince Rupert.
Applicants should keep in mind that stores and restaurants are in Prince Rupert, a 20-minute drive from the Cannery. There is a small General Store, gas station and cell service in Port Edward, a 10-minute drive. Successful candidates
should have a valid driver’s license.
During the residency program artists will stay on site in the “Watchman’s House”, a self- contained, fully equipped
bungalow. The accommodation is not wheelchair accessible. Because of the limited size of the house, applications
are not accepted from collaborative groups. Separate studio space is provided in the Cannery.
Pets are not allowed on the site.
The Cannery is in a rural area. There is very spotty cell service but a strong WIFI connection is available. In addition,
there is a landline telephone in your accommodation.
For more information about the North Pacific Cannery visit www.northpacific.ca
or email the site at: [email protected]
[email protected] for inquiries about Creative Jam, Kaien Island Craft Fair, Artist-in-Residence program, Thursday Night at the Movies
This program is made possible by financial support from the Province of British Columbia and the City of Prince Rupert.
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