Artist Residencies

NCTS Artist Residency Program

A residency for the question, not the product—where rural roots, bold ideas, and shared inquiry shape the art.

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Fostering Creativity, Connection, and Cultural Inquiry in the Kootenays

At the heart of our mission to uplift stories and strengthen community through the arts, since 2020 NCTS has proudly offers an Artist Residency Program tailored to support creators living and working in rural British Columbia. With a focus on process over product, our residency provides time, space, and a supportive cohort for self-directed artistic exploration.

This residency is designed for both emerging and established artists who wish to deepen their practice, explore a question central to their creative or cultural inquiry, and engage meaningfully with peers and community. We welcome artists working in a variety of media, particularly those whose work aligns with our organizational commitments to equity, inclusion, and regional cultural development.

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Residency Features:

• A one-year engagement fostering self-generated inquiry.
• Access to NCTS facilities and staff support.
• Collaborative peer cohort model encouraging dialogue and exchange.
• Opportunities for public engagement and presentation of works-in-progress (optional).
• In-kind resources to support the residency period.

As a cornerstone of our broader programming—which includes film festivals, youth media education, and industry development—the Artist Residency Program is one way NCTS continues to build a resilient, inclusive cultural ecosystem in the Kootenays.

Interested in applying or supporting our residency? Reach out to learn how you can get involved.