Call for Applications: Wild Rose Farm Artist Residencies 2026/2027

Upcoming Residencies at Wild Rose Farm, Mulmur, Ontario

2026 Residency Dates:
Spaces available October 4–17, 2026
Arrival: Sunday after 3–5pm | Departure: Saturday by 10am

2027 Residency Dates:
April 11–24, May 9–22, June 6–19, July 11–24, August 8–21, September 12–25 & October 10–23, 2027

Deadline: Applications open until spaces are full

Wild Rose Farm offers an intimate two-week retreat at their eco-friendly organic farm. Each monthly retreat session can accommodate four artists to pursue their work, cultivating their creativity in direct contact with nature in a restful and beautiful setting.

Working space is provided and farm, nature and found objects are available to those who would like to use them. Whether seeking inspiration, rest or just time to work in a rural and peaceful environment, this retreat offers all of these possibilities.

Accommodation and Food:

Private (double & queen) and shared (single) accommodation are available as per one’s preference and availability. Healthy vegetarian meals are provided, with breakfast and lunch presented as ‘self-serve’ in a warm country kitchen or in the multiple cozy outside eating areas.

The residency building is a historical log home built in 1839. A studio, greenhouse, covered outdoor porch and barn spaces are also available in the rolling wooded hills of Dufferin County. It is located 110 km. northwest of Toronto, in the Headwaters Region of Central Ontario, on the edge of the Niagara Escarpment near the popular Bruce Trail.

Artists from all disciplines are welcome. Visual and performing artists, including painters, photographers, musicians, and dancers have taken this opportunity to work in a solo, collaborative or interactive environment.

In the interest of promoting an exchange of ideas and cultures, residents will be supported and encouraged but are not required to interact with local artists and community members through talks, demonstrations, workshops, exhibitions or performances.

During each two-week session 2 special events will be held. In the first week a community dinner with artists in residence and guest creatives from the local area will be held onsite. Then near the end of the residency period, a studio tour or performance event will be held for artists to showcase their work and raise donations for a local arts charity.

Residents are responsible for their own ‘specialty’ foods, travel, personal expenses and all creative materials, unless alternative arrangements are made. Please mention special requests in your application.

Note that WiFi access is available with limitations and cell phone usage is limited to your assigned bedroom. Phone reception is not always reliable, in this beautiful rural location.

Interested?

1. Drop us an email info@wildrosefarm.ca with Subject: Artist Residency. Please include: your full name, current address, phone number and email address, writing briefly about why you would like to take this opportunity to creatively retreat.
2. While every effort will be made to accommodate time requests, please state a second choice for availability.
3. We welcome you to include performance, exhibition history, education or training, publications, and collections or collectors of your art work but it is not necessary.
4. Currently, rates for 2026 are:
   ◦  Shared accommodation: $1000.00/2 weeks
   ◦  Private accommodation: $1600.00/2 weeks
   All meals and creative coaching/dramaturge services included. To confirm your booking a 50% deposit upon booking is required with the balance paid a week before arrival. A full refund will be granted if a replacement booking is obtained, otherwise the deposit is forfeited. It is anticipated that all weeks will be wait listed.

Please Note:

• Artists need to bring all their own materials and specialty foods. The exception is the availability of respectfully found objects on site, both in nature and in our barn. Let us know what you need. Further, simple nourishing vegetarian meals are provided.
• Arrival after 3pm the first day and departure by 10am the last day.
• Guests or family members cannot be accommodated to stay.
• No smoking, drugs or pets permitted. (with the exception of working animals, who are welcome).

Deadline: Applications open until spaces are full

Wild Rose Farm
836406 4th Line E
Mulmur, ON L9V 0J2
Canada
info@wildrosefarm.ca
www.wildrosefarm.ca
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Photos: Ray Demski of Wild Rose Farm Artist Retreat