The **Est-Nord-Est Artist Residency 2027–2028** is open to professional visual artists from Québec, Canada and abroad until **November 8, 2026**. Selected artists spend eight weeks in Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Québec, with a CAD $2,080 honorarium and a studio they can live in. It's free to apply.

#### What's Offered

- 8-week residency, four artists per season
- CAD $2,080 honorarium
- Individual studio with living space
- Wood, metal and ceramics workshops, plus technical support
- Optional paid youth or community workshop (extra $300)

Travel, materials and living costs are not covered. Seasons run Spring (Apr 19–Jun 11, 2027), Summer (Jul 5–Aug 27, 2027), Fall (Sep 27–Nov 19, 2027) and Winter (Jan 24–Mar 18, 2028).

#### Who Can Apply

Emerging or established professional visual artists from anywhere, including interdisciplinary practices. The summer residency, curated by Cécilia Bracmort, gives priority to artists of African descent.

#### How to Apply to the Est-Nord-Est Residency

Submit through the online form. There is no application fee. You'll need:

- CV (2 pages max, PDF)
- Artist statement and research intentions, with any technical needs (1 page, PDF)
- Portfolio of 10–15 images in one PDF with a description list (videos as Vimeo or YouTube links)

Mailed, incomplete or late applications aren't accepted.

#### Application Deadline

**November 8, 2026, 11:59 p.m. (Québec time, ET)**

**Apply:** [Est-Nord-Est Artist Residency 2027–2028](https://estnordest.org/en/artist-residency/artist-residency-regular/)

More residency bulletins: [Trillium Arts 2027 Residencies](https://www.cohart.com/news/trillium-arts-2027-artist-residencies) and [The Studios at MASS MoCA](https://www.cohart.com/news/mass-mo-ca-july-december-2027-residencies).

**[Explore Cohart Editorial](https://www.cohart.com/discover/editorials) for more artist residencies and opportunities**

Sunlit residency studio with woodworking tools and ceramic pieces beside the St. Lawrence River, illustrating the Est-Nord-Est Artist Residency 2027–2028 open call

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Est-Nord-Est's 2027–2028 residency offers 8 weeks in Québec with a CAD $2,080 honorarium. Free to apply by Nov 8, 2026.

Est-Nord-Est Artist Residency 2027–2028: 8 Weeks in Québec

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