Heriot Suite Residency

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Welcome to the Caetani Centre’s New Self-Contained Residency Space!

The Caetani Centre is delighted to announce the opening of the new self-contained, one-bedroom Heriot Suite in the historic Caetani House — a dedicated creative residency space for artists, writers, researchers, and cultural practitioners. 

Located on the second floor of the heritage Caetani House, the Heriot Suite is named in honour of artist Joan Heriot, a close friend of Sveva Caetani and a former resident of this very space. Heriot’s commitment to her artistic practice and her contributions to the cultural life of the Okanagan make this suite a fitting tribute.

About the Caetani Centre Artist Residency Program

The Heriot Suite is offered as part of the Caetani Centre’s Artist Residency Program — a self-directed residency that offers creative living and working spaces in an independent, supportive atmosphere designed to provide time and room for artistic exploration. Residents stay on the second floor of the historic Caetani House — once the home of artist Sveva Caetani — and are inspired by its legacy and surroundings.

The residency experience centers on creative living and working, with residents encouraged to focus deeply on their projects in an inspiring heritage setting, to connect with other visiting and resident artists, and to engage with the Centre’s broader cultural community.

The Caetani Centre is a vibrant arts and culture hub nestled on a beautiful 1.3-acre park-like property in the heart of Vernon, British Columbia, and welcomes visitors and resident creatives from around Canada and the world.

The main floor of the house serves as a museum / gift shop open during office hours. Please note that the Caetani house and grounds also hold several events and year-round programming and that the public is regularly welcomed to the property. Consideration may be asked for in regards to parking, noise levels, and sharing spaces on the grounds/property.

Residencies vary in length from short 3-day intensives in our shared residency suite and from two weeks up to 3 months in both the shared and self-contained Heriot Suite, accommodating the goals and needs of participants. While onsite, residents can work independently, collaborate, and engage with other visiting artists and community programming.

The Centre’s mission is to nurture a thriving cultural ecosystem by providing opportunities and spaces for artistic expression, preserving and sharing heritage, and fostering community through exhibitions, programs, tours, and creative residencies.

Selection of Applicants

 Residencies in the Heriot Suite may range from two weeks up to three months and are open to applicants from a wide array of disciplines and career stages. The Caetani Artist-in-Residency Program is open to both emerging and established artists, writers, and creatives in all artistic fields and mediums: installation, painting, drawing, writing, photography, digital media, printmaking, etc.

We are also open to curators, cultural researchers, musicians, performers, filmmakers and other creators in need of a space to brainstorm, research and generate ideas.

Ceramics artists, please consider combining a self-directed residency with a clay drop-in studio membership at the Vernon Community Arts Centre, which is walking distance from the Caetani Centre.

The ideal candidate will have invested themselves in training, be self-directed, and able to work independently. Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated a commitment to artistic excellence as well as an interest in experimentation and innovation in artistic and creative mediums.

How to Apply

Applicants are invited to submit a residency request via the Caetani Centre website. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, subject to availability.

Application Requirements

Please prepare the following:

  • Completed application form

  • Brief project description (max. 500 words)

  • Proposed residency dates and length of stay

  • Short artist bio or CV

  • Work samples (if applicable; up to 10 images, links, or writing samples)


The Facilities

The fully furnished Heriot Suite includes:

  • Private, furnished live/work suite

  • Fully equipped kitchen

  • Four-piece bathroom with tub/shower combo

  • Built-in wardrobes, closets, bookshelves, and storage

  • Large studio space with desk, table, chair, and easel

  • Utilities and Wi-Fi

  • Private indoor and outdoor sitting areas 

  • Optional access to additional studios (rental fees apply)

  • Staff support and local resource information

Materials & Studio Use

To ensure comfort and safety for all residents and preserve the suite’s historic interior, flammable or toxic materials or equipment such as solvents, torches, and aerosols/spray paint are not permitted in the suite itself. Artists working with materials that require ventilation may use the outdoor private balcony or, rent a dedicated studio on the Centre’s property — such as the Juul Studio — for an additional fee.

As there are adjoining suites located in the Caetani House, musicians or any other artist that will be using amplified equipment that is not soundproof are also asked to book a studio on the property and refrain from disturbing other residents in the house. All Caetani studios are equipped with a desk, table, chair, ambient and task lighting as well as access to water. Easels are also available.

Please inquire with the Centre’s Residency Coordinator if specialized equipment is required.

Rates & Availability Calendar

Booked / Changeover

  • Self-contained one bedroom apartment on second floor of Caetani House. Separate entrance and fully equipped with kitchen; dining space; four-piece bathroom with tub/shower combo; built-in wardrobes, closets, bookshelves, and storage; large studio space with desk, table, chair, and easel; private indoor and outdoor sitting areas.

  • Two weeks: $1,400 

    Additional days up to three weeks: Add $100/day

    Additional occupant: Add $100 inclusive 

    Three weeks: $1,700 

    Additional days up one month: Add $80/day

    Additional occupant: add $150 inclusive

    One month: $2,000 

    Additional days up to two months: $70/day

    Additional occupant: Add $200 inclusive

    Two months: $3,500

    Additional days up to three months

    $60/day

    Additional occupant: Add $250 inclusive 

    Three months: $5,000 

    Additional occupant: Add $300 inclusive

  • $250 reservation and damage deposit due at the time of reservation. This will be refunded once the room is vacated and inspected.

    $100 cleaning fee. If it is deemed additional cleaning is needed above and beyond standard cleaning, charged will be taken off damage deposit  

    Please note, The Caetani Centre does not provide daily cleaning of the rooms or studios or daily meals. Laundry is located on-site. Residents are expected to maintain their studio spaces and rooms, shared common areas of the kitchen, bathroom and other common areas in a clean and tidy in a timely manner, with respect for the other residents using the space.

    Additional fees may be charged if we feel that this requirement is not being satisfactorily met, and will be deducted from the final refund.

The Heriot Suite

Reservation/Deposit

For all Artist- and Writer-in-Residence programs, the successful applicant will deposit a reservation/cancellation fee of $200 upon acceptance to their program. This will be invoiced and can be paid online in Canadian funds.

Please note, this also acts as a damage deposit, and this will be refunded following the completion of the specified program, pending any additional charges. 

Cancellation
In the event of cancellation by the artist after committing to the accepted program, the Caetani Cultural Centre reserves the right to retain up to and including the full amount on deposit. The Centre will make every effort to find a substitute artist to take the place of the accepted artist in the event of cancellation.

A minimum $50 processing fee will be retained if another artist agrees to take your place.

Location & Community

Set in Vernon at the top of the Okanagan Valley, the Caetani Centre is walking distance from downtown amenities, cafés, galleries, and cultural venues, and well-connected by transit. The region offers abundant natural beauty, trails, lakes, and creative community engagement opportunities, making it an inspiring place to live and work during a residency.

Transportation to the Caetani Centre

The Caetani Centre is located 30 minutes from Kelowna International Airport, approximately 5 hours from Vancouver, and 6 hours from Calgary by car. 

Artists are responsible for their own transportation, getting to and around Vernon. The Caetani Centre is located three blocks from downtown Vernon, and is within walking distance or on public transportation routes to cafes, restaurants, shopping, as well as most public facilities and amenities. Bike trails and bus service are available in the region, and also to other centres,.
For transportation options to Vernon, please visit Tourism Vernon or BC Transit

The Centre provides each artist-in-residence with one parking space. Additional parking must be requested.

It was a meaningful and generative experience where I connected with other artists, some of whom became my collaborators. I also appreciate the freedom to use natural materials from the ground to create pigments, which became an integral part of my process.

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