Artist In Residence

The Mackie Lake House Artist in Residence Program provides Canadian artists with a unique opportunity for solitude, creativity, and inspiration.

About the Program

The Mackie Lake House Foundation Artist in Residence Program is a collaborative partnership between Mackie Lake House Foundation and Vernon Public Art Gallery (VPAG).

The Artist in Residence Program is made possible through the generosity of Patrick (Paddy) Fylton Mackie who established and funded the Mackie Lake House Foundation. Paddy was a patron of the arts and a gifted artist in his own right. The Artist in Residence Program was established in his memory.

 

2026 Artist in Residence Program - Call to Artists

Applications are now open for the 2026 Artist in Residence Program. The application deadline is May 31, 2026. We are seeking submissions from emerging, mid-career, and established artists across all visual art disciplines, ranging from experimental and interdisciplinary practices to contemporary practices in painting, illustration, sculpture, photography, video, and more. Artists who identify as BIPOC and LGBTQIIA+ are encouraged to apply.

About The Residency

  • The four-week residency will run from September 14 to October 8, 2026 and will include accommodation at the Mackie Lake House.
  • The artist will have access to the heritage home and to the five acres of surrounding grounds. Be aware that Mackie Lake House is an active heritage site with public and private events throughout the residency. Most events take place on weekends.
  • The resident artist will be provided with a designated working space, an orientation to Mackie Lake House’s history and the three families that lived here, access to Mackie Lake House archives and research files, and equipment as available. Artistic materials are the responsibility of the artist. Please be aware that work will be created on a heritage property. Some materials may not be permitted.
  • The artist can expect to liaise with Mackie Lake House’s Curator/Collections Manager, staff, community members, and organizational peers.
  • The artist will be expected to participate in public programming promoting the residency, such as an artist talk, workshop, or demonstration, to be determined with Mackie Lake House staff.
  • The artist will receive a solo exhibition at the Vernon Public Art Gallery from October to December, 2026, with an opening reception on October 8. They will receive an artist fee of $2,350 in alignment with CARFAC rates. The exhibition will include marketing, curatorial, and administrative support from the VPAG. It is the responsibility of the artist to collect their work following the exhibition.

For more information and gallery specifications, please see our Call to Artists.

To apply, complete the application form below by May 31, 2026. 

Artist in Residence Application Form

Past Artists in Residence: 

2025 Marzieh Homayoun
2023 Doris Charest
2022 Melissa Burgher
2019 Terri Heinrichs
2018 Jolene Mackie
2017 Ann Willsie
2016 Luis Fuentes
2014 Michael Markowsky
2013 James Postill
2012 Joyce Francis Devlin
2011 Edie McIntyre
2010 Angie Francis

For inquiries about the Artist in Residence Program, please contact mackiehouseassistant@gmail.com.