student-led initiative: "environmentalis" retreat in Gibsons, BC

8-11 august 2025

Retreat residency with a focus on environmentalism at a beach house directly on the ocean in Gibsons, BC (about 1 hour from Vancouver). This residency offers the opportunity to share our research, host workshops and have guest practitioners in arts research also host sessions. Located a 15 minute walk from town, the house is located right on the ocean on a semi-private beach surrounded by ocean with forest walks accessible on foot. There is access to paddle boats, swimming, an outdoor bathtub, a large patio and large grass area. We will cook
communal meals, enjoy nature and share artistic research together. Due to the location, a loose theme to the retreat will be environmentalism.

The retreat location is a house belonging to student Britta Fluevog's family and would be able to offer free accommodation to approximately 10 students, with other accommodation available to rent in the area. We
would also be able to get a tour of the Fluevog Shoes design office in Vancouver. There are a number of artist-run spaces within walking distance from Fluevog's, and we will have the opportunity to visit and potentially get a talk with artists/curators in these spaces.

Further information about location, housing and transportation will be shared with an open session for questions. This information will be given in written form prior to an optional orientation meeting.

For more information and to register, please be in touch with Britta.

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