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A Position on Retreat Inc

Space, time & creative practice3 open opportunities listedBoth region, Canada

About the residency

A Position on Retreat Inc. is a nomadic artist residency program that operates in remote natural settings, with recent iterations in Canadian rainforests. Founded on the belief that critical artistic practice can flourish through deliberate withdrawal from urban art centers, the organization provides time, space, and a supportive community for artists to develop work without the pressures of production or presentation. Its ethos is rooted in the value of retreat as a generative, rather than escapist, act—one that fosters deep attention and ecological awareness.

Residency opportunities

3 listed
Open

A Position on Retreat Inc — Canadian Rainforest 2026 Artist-in-Retreat: October AIR

Open

A Position on Retreat Inc — Canadian Rainforest 2026 Artist-in-Retreat: October AIR

Open

A Position on Retreat Inc — Canadian Rainforest 2026 Artist-in-Retreat: October AIR

Planning your application

Artists should approach this residency with a clear sense of how solitude and natural surroundings might inform their practice. Applications typically require a project proposal that articulates a genuine need for retreat, rather than a finished project. Given the remote locations, applicants should demonstrate adaptability and a willingness to engage with the specific ecology of the site. Deadlines are often announced via the website and social media, with a modest application fee. It is advisable to apply early and to tailor the proposal to the announced location and dates.