Call for Applications: 2026 Artist Residencies at Union House Arts

Union House Arts
Call for Artists in Residence, Slots in 2026

Location: Port Union, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Duration: 3 – 5 weeks
Slots: January – December 2026
Supports: Accommodations, Kitchen, Workspace, Local Connections, Honorarium Artists’ Cost: Transportation, Food, Materials

Deadline: February 22, 2025, 23:59 Newfoundland Standard Time (+3:30)
Notification: March 22, 2025 or sooner

UHA is accepting applications for our 2026 Artist-in-Residence program! This residency will provide studio space, living quarters, and additional supports for professional artists to have the opportunity to experiment with their practice, develop their focus, and test new ideas in the unique historic district of Port Union.

UHA will work with selected artists to create residencies that support both artist and community development. While it is not expected that the applicant has an existing relationship with Port Union, the committee will consider both the relevancy and the feasibility of the proposal in the context of Port Union, as well as the potential for meaningful and relevant public engagement when making their selections.

During the 2026 season, we are focusing on projects that relate to our WATER Programming. The theme WATER was selected to support and relate to continued conversations surrounding the impacts of climate change, community connections to the ocean, and relationships to water as both a source of life and hardship. Our organization’s proximity to the ocean and nearby rivers directly influences the ways in which we operate as an organization, particularly our engagement with the historic and contemporary cultures of Ktaqamkuk (Newfoundland), Nunatsiavut, NunatuKavut, and Nitassinan (Labrador).

For more information about the residency program, and how to apply, visit the call for submissions page.

Union House Arts (UHA) is a community artspace in Port Union that aims to build a thoughtful space for community residents and artists to work and share together; to expand ideas about what art can be, how and where it can be shown, and to create an environment that is accessible to people of all experiences and educations. The space is experimental in nature with a focus on place-based programming and knowledge building and sharing.

Union House Arts
72-74 Main Rd
Port Union, NL
unionhousearts@gmail.com
unionhousearts.ca

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