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title: "Escape to Vancouver Island for a winter residency"
organization: "The Ou Gallery"
category: residency
deadline: 2026-10-30
valid_through: 2026-10-30
countries: ["CA"]
disciplines: ["writing"]
location: "Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada"
entry_fee: "Free"
eligibility: "Open to emerging and established artists and writers dedicated to their practice, based anywhere in the world."
source_url: "https://theougallery.com/residencyretreat"
canonical: "https://opencallradar.com/open-calls/artist-residency-writing-retreat-the-ou-gallery-0e259432"
status: open
last_updated: 2026-08-28T05:30:07.030593
---
# Escape to Vancouver Island for a winter residency

**Organization**: The Ou Gallery
**Category**: residency
**Deadline**: 2026-10-30
**Location**: Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
**Country code(s)**: CA
**Discipline(s)**: writing
**Entry fee**: Free
**Eligibility**: Open to emerging and established artists and writers dedicated to their practice, based anywhere in the world.

## Description

The Ou-Telier offers an intimate artist residency and writing retreat on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, designed to support creatives in their artistic journey. Located in a 100-year-old boat-building workshop, the residency provides dedicated studio space and a supportive environment for creative play and deep rest. The winter season offers a quiet, reflective time amidst stunning coastlines and temperate rainforests.

## Apply / Verify

- Official source: https://theougallery.com/residencyretreat
- OpenCall Radar listing: https://opencallradar.com/open-calls/artist-residency-writing-retreat-the-ou-gallery-0e259432