Live & work
Space to make, move and rest
What artists in residence will find at Forêt Curieuse: studios, rooms, a lake and three kilometres of wild forest.
Studios & working areas
Indoors, outdoors, and underground.
The house holds two large studios with a mezzanine for dance, movement and large-scale work, and two quiet writing studios. A recording studio in the basement is ready for sound and music.
Work can always move outside: into the forest, onto the moss-covered stones, or down to the lake.
The spaces
Rooms to make, move and rest
Two writing studios
Smaller, quiet rooms for writing and reflection.
Two large studios
Each with its own art space and a separate mezzanine sleeping area.
Open living room
An open-concept space used for movement work during group residencies.
Recording studio & guest room
A basement recording studio, plus an additional guest room (still unfinished).
Living together
A shared home on the land.
An open living room is the heart of the house, where residents cook, eat and talk at the end of the day. A guest room welcomes Elders, mentors and visitors.
The land
Backed by three kilometres of wild forest.
Beavers can often be seen and heard playing in the lake where they live. The forest is rich with edible fungi like Laetiporus and Boletinellus merulioides.
Massive black cherry trees, maples and ash thrive here, and ancient moss-covered stones are everywhere. Its beauty and seclusion make it an ideal home for this residency.
Sustainability
Living with the land, not on it.
Life here follows the seasons. Residents share the land with beavers, fungi, ancient trees and stones, and we ask everyone to take only what they need and leave the forest as they found it.
The residency is guided by sustainability, reconciliation and cross-cultural collaboration, shaped with Indigenous artists, Elders and plant experts.
Practical details
How a residency works
Up to 5 artists at a time
Each resident has their own room. Artists can share a studio by agreement. We welcome individual artists, duos and collectives.
Book the whole house
Collectives, companies and classes (4 to 10 people) can have the entire property to themselves. No other residents will be present.
1 week to 1 month
Residencies run from May to October. Shorter weekend gatherings and workshops take place throughout the year.
From $350 / week
Individual: $350 per week. Duo sharing a room: $550 per week. Whole house for groups: from $2,200 per week. Places with reduced or no fees are reserved for Indigenous artists.
1 hour from Montréal
About an hour's drive from Tio'tia:ke/Montréal. A car is recommended; we can help coordinate rides from the city.
Open calls twice a year
Send us a message with your practice and project idea using the form below. We reply to every enquiry.
Contact
Ask about a residency
Tell us about your practice and what you would like to explore on the land. We will reply about upcoming residencies and workshops.