Benefits & Eligibility

Benefits

Access
Full-time Artists-in-Residence have 24-hour access to the facilities.

Due to COVID-19, studio access may be restricted to ensure the safety of Artists-in-Residence and Harbourfront Centre staff.

Advisers
Each studio has two volunteer, professional Artistic Advisers to give advice, offer critiques and suggestions about career direction and work development.

Professional Development
We organize a series of events primarily for Artists-in-Residence and the greater craft and design community with national and international artists and professionals – lectures, workshops, seminars, conferences, and exhibitions.

Classes
Artists-in-Residence have the opportunity to teach classes. Class structure varies depending on each studio. Artists-in-Residence earn tuition for classes.

Exhibition Opportunities
Artists-in-Residence may have the opportunity to exhibit their work in one of the many on-site venues.

Retail Opportunities
The Harbourfront Centre Shop has a large section of work by current and former Harbourfront Centre Artists-in-Residence.

Library & Resources
We have a small but comprehensive library and additional resources. Artists-in-Residence have free access to a computer, printer, photocopier, phone and fax machine for business purposes.

Parking
Reduced-rate parking is available for all Artists-in-Residence.