The Garcons Artist Residency.
We are launching a queer artist residency - COMING 2025
The Garcons Artist Residency (GAR) is supported by Nicolas Jean & Istvan Molnar-Szakacs. Garcons is a queer family-owned historic home and barn located in coastal Mi’kma’ki, made available to artists identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, non-binary, intersex, two-spirit or queer, to restore & be inspired to produce work that supports queer causes.
The 10-day residencies are open to 2SLGBTQIA+ artists from all backgrounds and at any stage of their career. The 2024 residency is suitable for visual artists.
Our historic home and barn are set on nearly 2 acres of pastoral land along the shores of Rose Bay, that include a restored cape house and barn. The barn includes an indoor workspace and could also host an exhibition. Artists stay upstairs in the barn, a private loft living space with bathroom and kitchenette.
The barn is a 3-season building and there is no means of heating the space.
During the residency, the artist must produce work that is donated to the Garcons Residency for sale to benefit 2SLGBTQIA+ charities and organizations.