The Woodland Farm Artist Residency
Situated on Canada's beautiful west coast Salt Spring Island,
we work and create on the unceded territoriesof the Hul'qumi'num and SENĆOŦEN speaking peoples.
Here you will find a sanctuary to breathe, dream, experiment, create and play.
To honour the fact that we are guests on this land, we donate 10% of the Artist Residency fees to
The Moose Hide Campaign
https://moosehidecampaign.ca/
The Creation Barn
The Woodland Farm Creation Barn is approx. 790 ft2 (73 m2) in a purpose built, comfortably-heated space with soaring 19ft (6m) gabled ceilings and a sprung floor. The barn includes a small conference table in a large open space with plenty of natural light, sound, lighting and video equipment, along with design and development support available upon request.
Surrounding the Creation Barn is a stunning forest, with old growth trees, walking paths and gardens. We are situated walking distance to the ocean, the small town of Ganges, grocery stores, a winery and cidery,
The Farm
Owned by Gwenyth Dobie, William Mackwood and Sheila Dobie, they aim to offer healthy food, lifestyle, and personal space for creative renewal and revitalization.
The Creation Barn at Woodland Farm AiR
This PDF outlines all the services and research equipment available to Artists in Residency
Artist Residency Fees
$700 for a one week Residency
$1200 for a two week Residency
8 hours/day- (exact hours open to negotiation)
* Exclusive use of the Barn for your project
This fee includes all utilities, wifi, use of lighting, sound and projection equipment in the Creation Barn.
In addition, if requested. by the Artist, Gwenyth and William are available for dramaturgical and design support.
Accommodation must be arranged by the artist.
We can suggested possible places to approach.
* If the artist is applying for Arts Council Funding, we are more than happy to write letters of support once you've been offered a residency.
Sitting "under the sea" in the barn at Woodland Farm
Things to know and consider about the Woodland Farm Artist Residency
Woodland Farm is our home and we would ask you to treat the spaces and the land with respect and consideration.
Due to the sensitive nature of our ecosystem and Woodland Farm community members, no animals can be brought onto the farm.
What kind of artists and projects would fit well at Woodland Farm Artist Residency?
Founders William Mackwood and Gwenyth Dobie are both extremely experienced in the development of new work through their company Out of the Box Productions and having been on Faculty at York University's Theatre and Dance Departments.
William and Gwenyth have delved into the worlds of Dance, Theatre, Music, Interactive Stage, Immersive and Site Specific creation,
and we welcome applications from emerging and established artists of all artistic practices.
Will we get help and support when we are at the Woodland Farm Artist Residency?
William and Gwenyth are available as needed to be an outside eye, offer feedback, suggest lighting, video, interactive stage ideas.
This would be decided together.
Can we share a presentation of our developed work during our Residency?
That is completely up to you. Up to 14 people can be invited for a private sharing of your work. We can help arrange this for at a time that works well with your process.
Where is Salt Spring Island?
Salt Spring Island is truly a nature lovers’ paradise. With spectacular coastal and pastoral scenery and the moderate climate, a variety of activities can be comfortably pursued all months of the year. From leisurely walks along pristine beaches to challenging uphill hikes, the vistas, flora and fauna are always inspiring. Surrounded by miles and miles of the mainly sheltered waterways of the Pacific Ocean’s Salish Sea, this Gulf Island archipelago offers countless opportunities to explore the marine world.
To read more about Salt Spring Island visit https://www.saltspringtourism.com/salt-spring-news/
To get to Salt Spring Island, there are 3 Ferry Routes. Arrivals and Departures for Vancouver go via Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal to Long Harbour. The Ferry from Crofton (near Nanaimo on Vancouver Island) arrives at Vesuvius, and the Ferry from Swartz Bay near Victoria arrives via Fulford Harbour.
Woodland Farm is walking distance to the small town of Ganges and Churchill Beach. You can walk to excellent Restaurants, Kutatás Winery, Salt Spring Cider, Francis Breads, and Country Grocer.
