February ➜ July 2026
The exact dates of the studio residencies will be determined in consultation with the selected artist. The technical residency will take place from June 22nd to July 4th.
Residency content
The residency includes:
- Two studio residencies, each lasting two weeks (80 studio hours in total)
- A two-week technical residency (100 hours, in the Jeanne-Renaud Studio)
- Artistic support (50 hours)
- Production support from the technical team
- Support from the administrative team, particularly for grant applications
- Support from the communications team, including photo and video documentation of the work and preparation of files for distribution
A public presentation to which Montreal presenters will be invited.
Information
Financial conditions
Choreographer
$2,800 / 4 weeks (studio residencies – 20 hours)
$3,500 / 2 weeks (technical residency – 5 days/week, Studio Jeanne-Renaud – covered by the CNESST)
Performer (1)
$2,400 (studio residencies)
$3,000 (technical residency – covered by CNESST)
Designer
$2,500 (technical residency)
Artistic accompaniment
$800 (studio residencies)
$1,200 (technical residency – covered by CNESST)
Who is it for?
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be an Indigenous artist (First Nations, Inuit or Métis from Canada)
- Be a resident of Montreal or demonstrate their ability to cover transportation, accommodation and living expenses for the entire duration of the residencies.
- Be a professional artist
Be recognized by peers or community as someone who is continuously engaged in their artistic practice, whether traditional or contemporary
Maximise your chances
➜ Provide a Vimeo or YouTube link only
➜ No links to CVs: all information must be entered
in the form
➜ Be clear and concise in your descriptions
February ➜ July 2026
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