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Émergences

Application deadline: September 7, 2026

Adélard is pleased to launch a new program designed to support the artistic initiatives of emerging artists pursuing professional careers. The program offers a first artist residency, a mentorship program, and a final exhibition.

 

This program is open to artists who :

  • Are 30 years old or younger in 2026

  • Have an artistic practice in the visual arts

  • Are studying or have studied visual arts at the college or university level

 
 

Artist Residency

Lasting four to six weeks, the residencies will take place between early November 2026 and late February 2027, depending on the availability of the selected artists.

Residencies include accommodations and a workspace in the heart of the village of Frelighsburg.

During the residency, artists will be able to work and focus on their artistic project. Unlike the Immersions at the Barn residencies, these residencies are not open to the public. However, meetings and creative workshops will be organized to encourage exchanges with the local community.

Mentorship Program

During the residency period, artists will receive guidance from arts professionals. This includes three advisory sessions with the artistic director, meetings with members of the artistic committee, and a feedback session during the final exhibition.

 

End-of-Residency Exhibition

An end-of-residency exhibition will take place in March 2027. Several public activities, including guided tours and public creative workshops related to the exhibition, will be organized.

 

What the Program Includes

The Émergences residency program includes:

  • A complimentary studio workspace

  • Accommodations for the artist

  • A residency fee of CAD $2,250

  • A fee of CAD $300 for each cultural mediation activity

  • CAD $550 in exhibition rights for the final project exhibition

  • Access to resource people who can help facilitate connections with the community and support the organization of cultural mediation activities

 

Submit an Application

Applications for the Émergences residencies are accepted through an online form. Before starting your application, please prepare:

  • A text of no more than 250 words describing your artistic practice

  • A text of no more than 250 words describing your project

  • A text of no more than 150 words outlining ideas for cultural mediation activities

  • A résumé, maximum two pages, in PDF format, describing your educational and professional background

  • A visual portfolio in PDF format containing no more than 15 images, accompanied by a descriptive list. Images may include, for example, artwork, exhibition views, and studio views. All materials must be compiled into a single PDF file.

Click below to access the online application form.

Online application

For questions, please contact us by email at tania@adelard.org

 

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