Adélard Immersions 2027
Location: Frelighsburg, Québec, Canada
Open to
Professional artists working in all visual arts disciplines, regardless of nationality or place of residence.
The 2027 residency theme is Awakening. Projects should engage with the theme and Adélard’s rural context and community mission.
Application Fee
Not specified in the call.
What’s Provided
A six-week residency in a heritage barn in Frelighsburg.
A dedicated workshop space and an exhibition area for displaying artworks.
Private accommodation provided free of charge for the six-week residency.
An artist fee of $2,250, including a public assessment at the end of the residency.
Exhibition fees of $550 for works displayed in the barn.
A fee of $300 for each cultural mediation activity.
Access to local artists, craftspeople, resource people, and community partners.
Basic facilities and services, including internet access and some tools.
Costs of materials needed for cultural mediation activities, subject to approval by Adélard.
What the Artist Must Cover
Travel and living expenses.
Specialized materials and equipment.
For artists from outside Canada, administrative procedures and entry documents, including visas.
Duration
Six weeks, between early May and mid-September 2027.
Deadline
October 30, 2026, at midnight.
Artist Commitments
Be present on site for the entire residency.
Be available to meet and engage with the local community, particularly during public opening hours on weekends.
Present the project to the public during a final residency review meeting.
Participate in at least one paid cultural mediation activity with a school or community organization.
Application Requirements
Applications must be submitted through the online application form. Applicants should prepare:
An artist statement of up to 250 words.
A project description of up to 250 words.
A statement of up to 150 words explaining the project’s connection to the theme Awakening.
A statement of up to 150 words explaining how the project relates to the rural context and mission of Adélard.
Ideas for a creative workshop, up to 150 words.
A visual portfolio containing a maximum of 15 images, with a descriptive list, compiled into a single PDF of no more than 10 MB.
A CV of no more than two pages in PDF format.
Additional Notes
The residency takes place in an open barn environment. The public can visit on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Artists may also present selected previous works in the barn’s exhibition space, subject to prior discussion with Adélard’s management.
For questions, contact tania@adelard.org.
