The Sable Island Institute and Sable Island National Park Reserve (SINPR) invite proposals from professional artists in the four Atlantic Provinces for the 2026-27 Artist in Residence program on Sable Island. This program will offer up to two weeks on the island for an artist to research and engage with its unique environment, history and characteristics. This year we are offering three artists this unique opportunity. Two residencies will take place in Fall 2026, and one in Spring 2027. The artists’ residency will lead to the creation of original works of art that embody and interpret Sable Island’s cultural and natural features. Applications are welcome from artists in all disciplines.
Detailed Terms of Reference for the residency are available in the PDF here: View Terms of Reference
Please direct questions to artsresidency@sableislandinstitute.org or call 902-266-4436.
Proposals will be accepted beginning February 17th via the application form linked below.
The deadline for applications is March 17th at 11:59pm ADT.