Artists in Residence
2026: Time to Create
This June, the Fredericton Arts Alliance’s 254th series of Artists in Residence will return to the casemate studio in Fredericton’s Historic Garrison District from June 22 to August 29; and will be launching a new series hosted at The Picaroons Roundhouse from July 20 to August 20
Two artists at a time will work for a week in the Casemate studio with the opportunity to bounce ideas off each other, share insights, or just work on their own creation. Artists are expected to interact with members of the public to explain their processes and ideas, and they can sell their work. We will consider two-week residencies for artists who identify a more ambitious project.
The Picaroons residencies are for artists working solo and there are 4 opportunities at that location.
We seek emerging and experienced artists in any media, including architecture, performance, sculpture, music, dance, electronic media, literary arts, visual art, fibre arts and fine craft. We encourage artists from diverse cultural backgrounds. Applications will be reviewed by an independent jury which will select the successful artists. The honorarium is $500 a week.
The artists will be selected by a jury to ensure a high standard of work. Frederictonians and visitors are encouraged to visit them and learn about their various media and the inspirations that drive their practice.
More information is available by email to president@frederictonartsalliance.ca. The Fredericton Arts Alliance will, as usual, try to mount an exhibition of work produced over the summer at the Charlotte Street Arts Centre in the fall. Participants will be asked to designate a piece for this exhibition.
Below is the application for 2026. The 2027 application will be similar in nature and will have a May deadline. Use it to plan ahead.
The FAA greatly appreciates the continuing support of the City of Fredericton and Downtown Fredericton, as well as support from the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design and Picaroons in running this program, which provides opportunities for established and emerging artists and makes their art accessible to the visiting public.
Application deadline: 4PM, May 1, 2026
More Information
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This year’s theme is Time to Create.
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The Casemate series will be running from June 22 to August 29, 2026. The Picaroons series is July 20 to August 15. Each Residency runs for one week from Monday through to the following Saturday.
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Artists are expected to commit to the hours of operation as requested by the space providers. They should be in regular touch with the FAA to ensure the best possible media coverage of their residency, including the use of social media.
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All applicants must submit the following:
A completed application form (here);
Résumé or curriculum vitae;
Two actual letters of reference (One work-related and one character references);
Work examples as outlined in the application for specific disciplines.Please note: if your plan involves sharing the casemate with a specific partner, you may submit a joint application.
Application deadline: Friday, May 1, 2026.
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The Fredericton Arts Alliance plans to mount an exhibition of work produced over the summer at the Charlotte Street Arts Centre in the fall. Participants are expected to designate a piece for this exhibition.
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Please do not hesitate to reach out to president@frederictonartsalliance.ca if you have any questions.