Residencies / Verified 2 September 2026
The Kolaj Institute offers a five-day in-person lab in Montreal (October 6-11, 2026) for collage artists to develop work using the city as source material. The $750 entry fee includes exhibition consideration at Kolaj Institute Gallery in 2027, publication in the Place as Archive project, and project membership. Collage artists age 21+ with valid passports are eligible.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. September 13, 2026
“Early Deadline: Sunday, 30 August 2026; Final Deadline: Sunday, 13 September 2026”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. $750 to apply
“$750 entry”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get. Exhibition consideration at Kolaj Institute Gallery (2027); publication in Place as Archive project; membership in Place as Archive Project
“Access to collage-making materials, tools, substrates, library of materials, 24-hour studio access, and presentations/discussions (~2 hours daily). Travel, accommodation, and meals are artist's responsibility. Limited grants available to offset lab fee.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. 5 days in-person (October 6-11, 2026) plus two virtual meetings
Who can apply. Self-motivated collage artists at any career stage, age 21+, from anywhere in the world. Valid passport required for those traveling from outside Canada.
How they choose.
“Ric Kasini Kadour (Kolaj Institute director) leads the lab; artwork considered for 2027 exhibition at Kolaj Institute Gallery in New Orleans and future publications”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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