About the Studio Artist Program

Wonder’neath Art Society’s Studio Artist Program aims to support practicing artists by providing affordable, stable studio space for artists to develop or produce their work, which has been the cornerstone of our organization since 2013. Through the program, Wonder’neath aims to celebrate, encourage and share with the community a wide range of art and craft practices and opportunities for artistic exchange, and to preserve and promote the development of, and excellence, in the visual arts and crafts.

Available Studios

All studios are currently full. You can find any ‘Call for Studio Artists’ on our Opportunities page.

There is currently a waitlist for this program. You can be added to our waitlist by filling out Studio Artists Waitlist Form. If you have any questions please email us at general@wonderneath.com.

Ground Work: Black Arts Matter

Ground Work, an initiative led by LaMeia Reddick to enhance Wonder’neath’s Studio Artist Program, is exploring modelling Studio Art Practice through an African Nova Scotian perspective; understanding current needs/supports for African Nova Scotian/BIPOC artists in arts programming spaces; space for dialogue, care, learning, creative exploration, mindful meditation in practice; exploring arts education strategies to better understand accessibility and share skills.

The Ground Work: Black Arts Matter initiative will benefit Indigenous Black community members across Nova Scotia with a specific focus on rural communities facing significant isolation and marginalization during the Covid-19 pandemic.  

The project aims to identify, connect and build relationships between artists who identify as Indigenous Black or African Nova Scotian across Nova Scotia. The project will have roots in North Preston, Nova Scotia. North Preston is Canada's oldest and largest settlement of indigenous black citizens. This project will benefit Indigenous Black, African Nova Scotians by providing an opportunity for marginalized voices to be shared through art. Ground Work: Black Arts Matters, will centre the experience particularly of children, youth and seniors. This project will ultimately benefit all Nova Scotias as it will become the virtual exhibition and resources developed through the project will teach and inform all Nova Scotians about the rich cultural identities that make up our province. This project will have a significant impact and benefit primarily on children in elementary and secondary school.

The Studios

Walkthrough: Available by request with Covid protocols in place. Please make an appointment at info@wonderneath.com or by calling 902-454-6860.

Application Process: Please complete the linked Google Form for the Expression of Interest in being part of the Studio Artist Program at Wonder’neath. The Expression of Interest and relevant images of your work can also be emailed to Heather or Melissa at general@wonderneath.com. You can also express interest by phone at 902-454-6860.

Assessment: Expressions of Interest will be reviewed by Wonder’neath’s Board Chair LaMeia Reddick and a Wonder’neath Co-Director. Preference is given to applicants in any stage of their artistic career who currently have an active practice and the need for the type of specialized visual art workspace available. Consideration will be given to the artist’s plan setting out objectives of their artistic practice for the term. A strong connection with our North End neighbourhood would be an asset.

Phone/video interviews may be requested. Selected candidates will be required to sign a letter of agreement outlining terms and responsibilities. 

Reach out with any questions. We look forward to hearing from you!