Submissions from artists are currently being accepted for the City’s popular Artist-in-Residence program running June 30 – August 22.
The 7th annual Artist in Residence program, takes place at the Fredericton Botanic Garden next to Odell Park and Killarney Lake Park. Artists are invited to submit proposals for a residency at either location.
The program provides a unique opportunity for artists to move their studio outdoors into the natural surroundings of Killarney Lake’s wooded recreational park on the northside, or in the community-run Botanic Garden adjacent to Odell Park on the southside. Both locations are open and free to the public.
Artists are required to engage with park and garden users daily on-site, and with the broader community through online activities. Artists will be active on social media with brief daily updates on their residency as well as occasional activities, such as a demo, artist talk, or workshop. Selected artists are free to move throughout the park or garden as part of their creative process and will be provided with portable lawn signs which will indicate that they are the ‘Artist in Residence’.
New for 2025, the Killarney Lake Park residency will be structured to include regularly scheduled activities for the public to interact with the artist and the creative process; through studio hours, hands-on workshops (advance registration required), demonstrations, and artist talks. Residency will include access to indoor studio and workshop space. Artists interested in this enhanced residency at Killarney Park can learn more under How to Apply.
This residency is open to all artists working in any medium, however preference will be given to work that is conducive to community engagement. The artist is expected to be in residence Monday to Friday, for 6 hours daily (10am – 4pm approximately). Residency periods are for two weeks with a stipend of $500 per week. Killarney Park residencies will be eligible for additional fees to cover workshop materials. Accommodations are not provided.
An exhibition of the works created during the residencies will be planned for September at the Charlotte Street Arts Centre.
About the locations:
Killarney Lake Park - Less than a 10-minute drive from the city centre, Killarney Lake Park has more than 645 hectares and over 30 km of multi-use trails in addition to open recreational areas, a swimming beach, playground, and the Killarney Lake Rotary Centennial Lodge. The park features natural landscapes and Acadian Forest with a significant hemlock ridge running through the northeast section of the park.
Amenities:
- Use of indoor studio space at Killarney Lake Park Lodge with overnight storage of materials
- Use of outdoor space around the Lodge including a covered wrap-around porch with tables and chairs and a gazebo
- Access to outdoor space throughout the park as described above
- Electricity, water, Wifi, and washrooms
The Fredericton Botanic Garden is linked to Odell Park and covers 21 hectares of mixed forests, fields, and garden beds. Among the Garden attractions are magnolias, rhododendrons, peonies, lilacs and the Pollinator and NB Literature gardens.
Amenities:
- Outdoor (unsheltered) workable patio space
- Shelter available including a small shed conducive to public interaction
- Electricity, water, Wifi, and washrooms
- Tables and chairs
- Indoor space for overnight storage of materials
How to Apply:
Killarney Lake Park and Fredericton Botanic Garden Residencies:
Artists may apply by submitting the following in PDF format:
- Resume and short bio including complete contact information, mailing address and social media links
- Statement of Interest (500 – 700 words), including a description of work to be carried out during the residency and what your perspective will bring to the program
- Description of online/social media community engagement activities offered during the residency
- 10 – 15 images of current artwork or 1 – 2 videos (in a separate PDF document)
- Indicate availability during July or August and preference for dates (two-week intervals starting July 7). Staff will do their best to accommodate
- Indicate which location you are applying for: Fredericton Botanic Garden or Killarney Lake Park (if Killarney see further details below)
Killarney Lake Park Residency:
Killarney Lake Park Residencies will include one scheduled activity per day such as: drop-in studio hours, workshops, demonstrations, and artist talks. Additional workshop and material fees to be negotiated.
In addition to the above please provide:
- Proposed schedule and detailed description of activities including a combination of workshops, artist talk, demonstration, and studio hours (must include one workshop per week).
- Estimated materials budget for proposed workshop.
Program Dates: June 30 – August 22, 2025
Deadline to Apply: March 21, 2025
Send submissions to: culture@fredericton.ca
Artists will be notified by: April 30, 2025
