Title:
The Jeffrey Rubinoff Sculpture Park Exploratory Residency
Deadline:
30 January 2026
Organization:
ABOUT THE SCULPTURE PARK
First opened to the public in 2008, the 200 acre Jeffrey Rubinoff Sculpture Park is home to a collection of over a hundred of Jeffrey Rubinoff’s sculptures. The Park is situated on a farm purchased by Rubinoff in 1973 for the purpose of the creation and storage of his work. Rubinoff repurposed its barn, originally built in 1889, into a fabrication and casting studio, and worked there from 1980 until his death in 2017.
Founded Year:
2008
Language:
English
Duration:
6, 9, or 13 nights including 15 - 17 June 2026
Application Guidelines:
Interested applicants should submit the following to admin@rubinoffsculpturepark.org, with a deadline of 30 January 2026:
Either CV, Biography, or simple written statement of their career pathway thus far.
Some examples of your work that show it in the best light.
An application form.
Eligibility:
The exploratory research residency is intended for emerging or professional visual artists, choreographer-dancers, musician-composers, writers, art or science communicators, art historians, and curators interested in engaging with the sculpture and ideas of Jeffrey Rubinoff. Residents are invited to study the sculptures, explore Rubinoff’s writings and archives, and experiment within their own practice in response to the park. The goal is to encourage independent inquiry that develops new directions in art, academic research or the public communication of ideas inspired by Rubinoff’s work and thought.
Outcome:
The Residency supports a period of concentrated research and experimentation rather than the production of a completed work. Residents may wish to:
• Conduct a focused study of one or more sculpture series or aspects of the
landscape design of the park.
• Investigate Rubinoff’s book collection, writings, tour transcriptions, and forum
commentaries.
• Experiment with how their own practice responds to Rubinoff’s approach to
sculpture or his concept of art as a source of knowledge.
• Continue or initiate research inspired by or departing from any other aspect of
Rubinoff’s artwork
Residents are expected to share their results in a format appropriate to their discpline - through a brief report, photos, or video. Should the resident be available, they may also be invited to participate, at no cost to them, as a delegate in the Annual Company of Ideas Forum. The event takes place over 3 days mid-June each year – the 2026 Forum is June 15-17th.
Selection Procedure:
This residency is open to both professional and emerging artists. There is no requirement criteria for formal training, education or recognition by any professional
body. Applicants will be judged by:
1) evidence of their dedication to their practice;
2) the merits of their sample portfolio;
3) their research proposal.
Social Media Links:
https://www.instagram.com/rubinoffsculpturepark/
Paid by Artist:
Residents are responsible for arranging travel to and from Hornby Island and for bringing any necessary equipment or materials.
Financial Assistance:
A stipend of $1500 to cover food and local transport from Vancouver to Hornby Island (and while on the island).
Studio / Workspace:
There are two additional spaces to set up a temporary studio work: The interpretive centre (heated) which has about 1000 sq ft, and the barn which has about 1400 sq ft (unheated).
Accommodation:
Accommodation for up to 6 nights.
There is a dedicated climate-controlled, 200 sq ft, lockable indoor space which is suitable for clean and dry activities.
Other Facilities:
The park is partially accessible with gender neutral wheelchair friendly washrooms.
Up to 1 adult guest can accompany the researcher, however the stipend will not be adjusted and any additional costs will be the responsibility of the awardee.
Location:
2750 Shingle Spit Road Hornby Island, BC, Canada, V0R1Z0
Driving Instructions:
The Jeffrey Rubinoff Sculpture Park is located on Hornby Island BC, Canada. It is most practically accessible via car and ferry from Vancouver Island. Please note that ferries run to and from the Island until 6pm every day except Friday they run until 9pm. This limits the possibility of commuting off island during the residency. A driver’s license is preferable, as there is no public transport and considerable distances to groceries and other amenities. An experienced cyclist could make it work; however it is not a walkable community.
Email:
curator@rubinoffsculpturepark.org
Phone:
+1 778 992 1400