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A Position on Retreat Inc

at A Position on Retreat · Lake Cowichan, Canada

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Residency fee $1,300–$2,750 CAD/month…No application fee1–3 weeks, 1–3 months

A Position on Retreat is a self-directed artist residency situated in nature that welcomes creators across all disciplines. The programme provides access to digital and traditional studio spaces, guided nature activities, and technical and conceptual support to help artists advance their work.

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About A Position on Retreat

5.0 from 3 artist reviews

A Position on Retreat, an artist residency situated in Lake Cowichan on Vancouver Island, Canada, offers a serene environment for artists from diverse disciplines. Known as 'The Blue House,' this comfortably renovated home sits at the center of a picturesque tourist town, surrounded by Canada's breathtaking natural landscape.

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What artists said about A Position on Retreat

This residency was a perfect location to do focused, inspired work. The diverse ecosystems and natural beauty of Vancouver Island, and this residency's proximity to nature makes it particularly valuable for artists whose work is engaged with the natural…
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There are simply none to very little international residencies in Vancouver Island, and that's why so many interesting artists come find this heaven in Cowichan Lake, Vancouver Island.
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