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PHI NORTH
PHI North offers musicians the opportunity to produce, explore, experiment and refine an artistic project. Selected participants are granted a two-week creative retreat at a riverside lodge in the Laurentian mountains featuring exclusive access to a state-of-the-art recording studio, with in-house engineer and technical assistance, and support from PHI’s team of multidisciplinary experts.
Specifically oriented for Quebec-based artists, this residency provides a much needed escape from the everyday in order for participants to completely immerse themselves in their artistry.
The Residency

Registration is now closed
The 2022 laureates will be announced soon.
Sessions
Session 1
July 18 - August 3
Session 2
August 22 - September 7
Session 3
September 19 - October 5
Session 4
October 24 - November 9
*Important notice: the dates above are approximate and may be subject to change according to the artist's availability.
Program Details
The residency for musicians
Musicians and bands, this residency is for you. This is your chance to produce, explore, experiment, or refine your music project, whether it is in its early, middle or final stages. Get ready to experience a complete two-week immersion in an intimate, quiet and peaceful setting, the golden opportunity to expand your practice.
Introspection at the service of creation
With an approximate value of Can$18,000 for each session, give yourself a break from your daily routine and devote yourself entirely to your project. In a lodge on the banks of a river in the Laurentian mountains, explore your artistic practice and enjoy a work environment that is both resourcing and inspiring.
Push the limits of your practice and indulge in a journey of self-reflection that will open the door to new avenues of creation. Test it, enhance it, or give it a new direction, you are in the driver's seat.
A state-of-the-art recording studio at the heart of nature
Produce your musical project with exclusive access to a state-of-the-art recording studio, a network of multidisciplinary experts acknowledged in their fields, and a dedicated technical support team attentive to your needs.
FAQ
You are a musician or band.
You have an established professional practice and you are recognized by your peers.
You reside in the province of Quebec.
You are looking for focused, uninterrupted time and space to work creatively on a specific project.
PHI is committed to equity in all its forms and values, lived experience, heritage and difference, and seeks to ensure that diverse voices are actively raised and included.
You have produced a body of work and have experience in public presentation and-or shows.
- You have completed the registration form before May 16, 2022 23:59 EDT and have taken the time to fill in the following informations:
Contact information
Intended session period
Description of your project
Motivations / Expectations
Completed projects
- You will also need to provide the following documents:
Short biography
Audio clip (one file only — duration of less than 5 minutes)
Applications that do not meet the eligibility requirements will not be considered.
Live-in creative loft in a stunning retreat setting
State-of-the-art studio space made available during the residency
Sound engineer/technical support and assistant (up to 10 hours per day)
Separate 4 bedroom living quarters with full kitchen: quietude as a creative retreat in nature, away from the urban centre
Opportunity to connect with PHI creative, technical and programming teams (up to 5 hours)
Each session has an approximate value of Can$18,000.
The selection will be undertaken by a committee composed of PHI team members as well as three external nominated committee members to reflect a diverse set of expertise and perspectives. Applications are reviewed according to the following evaluation criteria:
The conceptual and formal rigour of the proposed project
The quality of the proposal and the impact that the residency may have on the development of the project
Completed artistic projects
Only one application (artist or group of up to 5 people) will be accepted per session. The maximum number of musicians per group may be revised to meet the requirements of public health and government authorities in the context of the pandemic.
Once the selection process is complete, only successful candidates will be notified.
Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
One application will be selected per session. There are 4 bedrooms to accommodate musicians, band members, etc. All COVID protocols will be strictly enforced, so this is subject to change if government regulations change.
The selected candidates will be announced in June.
The residency lasts up to 16 days.
There is no application fee.
Thanks to Sirius XM, each artist will receive an allowance of Can$1,500 for the distribution and diffusion of their video portrait across multiple platforms.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to bring a pet to PHI North’s residency site.
Artists are expected to use the space and opportunity to their full potential. No final production is required. Artists will be asked to participate in a short filming with the PHI team at some point in their residency to capture impressions and experience. We will be creating a video portrait of each selected candidate.
Protecting your health and the people around you
In case of fever and other symptoms associated with COVID-19, if you have been out of the country for less than 2 weeks or have been in contact with someone who has COVID-19, please advise us so that we can try to adjust the dates of the residency.
Distancing, hand washing and wearing a mask during a group session is mandatory.
A safe environment
Our team will be ready to welcome you on the premises designed and arranged in a way that ensures a safe, healthy and comfortable environment. Everything is set up to provide both peace of mind and an enriching experience, all while respecting the protocol drawn up by Public Health authorities.
A couple of hydroalcoholic gel bottles have been placed at the disposal of the artists
The number of people on our premises is limited according to Public Health guidelines. In addition, artists are encouraged to apply a physical distance between themselves in common areas. This measure is applied notably through various visual communications and the presence of the technician on staff.
Keeping areas clean
We ask artists to wash their hands regularly, wipe down and disinfect surfaces and door handles as much as possible.
2021 Laureates


— Lunice

— Eve Parker Finley
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