The Brucebo Residency in Gotland, Sweden

Up to two artists will be selected to participate in a one-month residency beginning September 1st, 2026, with the possibility of extending their stay until October 11th.

Located in Själsö, approximately 7 km north of Visby on the island of Gotland, the Brucebo Residency takes place in a studio cottage surrounded by a distinct cultural and natural landscape. The program is presented in collaboration with the Brucebo Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting artists and preserving the legacy of Caroline Benedicks and William Blair Bruce.

Since 1972, the Brucebo Foundation has supported emerging Canadian artists by providing time and space for focused research and creation. The residency reflects a longstanding Swedish-Canadian artistic connection rooted in the lives and work of its founders.

As part of the residency, it is customary for participating artists to donate a work produced during their stay to the Canadian Collection at the Brucebo Museum.

If you have any questions about the application process or require specific accommodations, please contact: artvolt@concordia.ca

Up to two residents will be selected for a one-month residency in Gotland, Sweden, beginning September 1st, 2026 (with the possibility of extension until October 11th).

Selected residents will each receive an honorarium of $5,000, intended to support travel and living expenses.

The two residents will share a studio cottage with communal living spaces, and two-private bedrooms, in a quiet and immersive environment conducive to research and creation. Participants will be expected to work independently while engaging with the surrounding context and environment.

Upon completion of the residency, artists will be asked to submit a brief report reflecting on their experience and the impact of the residency on their practice.

Applicants must:

• Have graduated within the past three years from a graduate program (MA, MFA, MDes, INDI, or HUMA) in Concordia University’s Faculty of Fine Arts.

• Maintain an active studio-based research-creation practice aligned with their graduate training in the visual arts.

• Be Canadian citizens or permanent residents.

Performance-based practices are eligible only if they form a minor component of a broader visual arts practice.

Applicants are encouraged to propose projects that engage with the specific context of Gotland. The jury particularly welcomes site-responsive approaches.

Projects will be evaluated based on artistic merit, feasibility, and the clarity of the proposed research-creation program. The jury will also aim to support a diversity of practices and perspectives. The selection committee will jury the submissions and aim to notify applicants 2 months prior to the residency start date. 

Please submit your application in ONE PDF or ONE ZIP FOLDER (if including video files) to artvolt@concordia.cabefore Monday, June 1st, 2026 at 5PM.

Your application must include the following:

1. Personal information: 

• Full name

• Preferred pronoun (optional) 

• Telephone number

• Email address

2. Supporting documents:

• A written bio (max 250 words), or an audio recording (1 min. max). 

• A combined letter of intent and artist statement (maximum 2 pages) outlining your proposed research-creation program for the residency.

  • Describe the project you wish to develop

  • Explain how the residency on Gotland would benefit your practice at this stage

  • Note: site-specific or site-responsive proposals are strongly encouraged!

• A written curriculum vitae (2 pages max) or an audio recording (3 min. max)

• Proof of graduation: screen capture of your graduation status on your Student Hub, your unofficial transcript or your diploma.

3. Audio/Visual Documentation:

Please include examples of recent work as follows:

• Images: 8–10 images

• Video: maximum total viewing time of 3 minutes

  • Provide links to YouTube or Vimeo

  • Include any required passwords

  • Ensure links are functional across devices

Include a separate page describing all submitted works, with the following details:

• Title

• Medium

• Year

• Size or duration

• Brief description (including whether the work is in progress, if applicable)

4. Proof of Citizenship or Residency:

Proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent residency (scan of passport, birth certificate, or Permanent Resident card)

If you have any questions about the application process or need specific accommodations to help you succeed in applying, please get in touch at artvolt@concordia.ca.