To apply

Send your application to germinalnewport@gmail.com.

It must include:

  • An artist’s statement.

  • An artistic resume and biography.

  • Examples of your work. You can add images and descriptions to support your work. It’s strongly recommended to add links to your social media accounts.

  • Let us know the length of your stay, your availabilities and why you want to stay at the Germinal.

Why participate?

  • Inspiration

    Situated in Newport, Chandler in Gaspésie, Germinal, being on the side of the water, is the ideal place to extract yourself from your routine. Offering a room, Germinal allows artists to concentrate on creation.

  • Community

    With three bedrooms, artists are encouraged to interact, exchange and inspire each other. The kitchen being shared among the artists, this communal living can be used to create new bonds, both professional and personal.

  • Visibility

    The exhibition hall allows locals and numerous tourists to see the work of the hosted artists at the Germinal. However, the exhibition hall won’t be the only way artists can show their work throughout their residency. Short documentaries are produced on the hosted artists both to promote the artist and Germinal.

What is offered

  • Housing

    A bedroom, including a bed, sheets, private bathroom and wifi.

  • Exhibition Hall

    On the first floor of Germinal is an intimate exhibition hall. Artists are encouraged to expose their work and share it with the community.

  • Video

    A short video will be produced on you and your work.

Other conditions

  • What is not included

    Travel fees, art supplies and living costs (a grocery store is located less than 100m away from the building).

  • Expectations

    Each artist must be the subject of a short documentary which will focus on their artistic process, their journey or their art.

    Artists are also strongly encouraged to interact with their peers during their stay.

  • Duration

    We accept shorter stays, but prioritize applications for residencies that last 1 to 6 months.

  • Cost

    The cost of the residency is of 370$USD per month.