2025 Venice Fellowship

Overview

The fellowship offers a unique opportunity to conduct independent research, as well as gain practical experience in overseeing the daily operations of the Canada Pavilion in the Giardini di Castello, during the 19th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia.

From September 4 to October 15, 2024, the Canada Council invited applications from students and graduates of schools of architecture from Canada and/or early career practitioners in the field of architecture and/or art.

In addition to carrying out their research projects, fellows will also engage in the exhibition curated by the Living Room Collective, the team officially selected to represent Canada at the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale from May 10 to November 23, 2025.

The Canada Council will award 14 fellowships, prioritizing applicants who self-identify as First Nations, Inuit or Métis people, Black and racialized people, Deaf people or people living with a disability, people from official language minority communities, youth, 2SLGBTQI+, belonging to gender-diverse communities, women and those at the intersections of these identities. The Canada Council will also ensure that the fellowship cohort reflects the regional diversity of Canada. A shared apartment in Venice will be provided in addition to the grant to help support travel and living costs.

Grant amount

Fellows will be provided with a shared apartment in Venice and will each receive a grant ($5,000) to help support travel and living costs.

Equity and inclusion

The Canada Council for the Arts is committed to equity and inclusion, and encourages nominations from individuals, groups and organizations from culturally diverse, Deaf, disability and official language minority communities.

The Canada Council is committed to reaffirming and revitalizing its relationship with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada. Measures are in place in all programs to support these commitments.