Call for artists and cultural practitioners from səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation)

• One practitioner or group will be selected by the A-Frame selection committee
• Residency term of up to 4 years (as determined by the practitioner), beginning August 2026
• Exclusive secure access to the A-Frame building as a work, studio, or gathering space
• All types of creative and cultural practices are welcome, for example:
  • Dance groups
  • Drum groups
  • Weavers
  • Plant knowledge holders
  • Visual artists
  • Storytellers
  • Carvers

Support and expectations

• Staff are available to assist with grant applications, event planning, and promotion
• Successful applicants should be able to commit to a regular presence in the space

Location

Near Second Beach in Stanley Park, 8701 Stanley Park Drive.

Compensation

$10,000 for each year (includes supply costs)

• Your artistic or creative practice (up to 10 images or provide links)
• The project(s) you are proposing for A-Frame residency, including your visions for sharing with the community and how you plan to use the space
• Your name, email address, and phone number

Before applying, review the application requirements in the artist call PDF file (495 KB). 

Ways to apply

• Email written responses or an audio recording
• Request a phone or virtual conversation instead (recorded with permission)

Submission deadline: Monday, June 1, 2026, at midnight