Artist In Residence
The Mackie Lake House Artist in Residence Program provides Canadian artists with a unique opportunity for solitude, creativity, and inspiration.
About the Program
The Mackie Lake House Foundation Artist in Residence Program is a collaborative partnership between Mackie Lake House Foundation and Vernon Public Art Gallery (VPAG).
The Artist in Residence Program is made possible through the generosity of Patrick (Paddy) Fylton Mackie who established and funded the Mackie Lake House Foundation. Paddy was a patron of the arts and a gifted artist in his own right. The Artist in Residence Program was established in his memory.
The 2025 Call for Artists
Mackie Lake House is currently accepting applications for its Summer 2025 Artist in Residence Program (AiR Program).
We welcome submissions from emerging, mid-career, and established artists across all visual art disciplines, ranging from experimental and interdisciplinary practices to contemporary practices in painting, illustration, sculpture, photography, video, and more.
Before submitting your application, please review the full Call for Artists to ensure you meet all eligibility requirements.
The Summer 2025 AiR Program is a collaborative partnership between Mackie Lake House Foundation and Vernon Public Art Gallery (VPAG), designed to support the development of an artistic project or series. The resident artist will reflect on how heritage and culture can “collide” with the arts immersed in the setting, community, and daily happenings of a beloved heritage property.
Following the eight week project residency at Mackie Lake House, the selected artist will present a solo exhibition at the Vernon Public Art Gallery in their Community Gallery space from October to December, 2025.
Residency dates: July 2 to September 2, 2025
Exhibition dates: October 2 to December 22, 2025
Applications close May 31, 2025 at 11:59PM PT.