Studio 303 supports experimental practices in contemporary dance and interdisciplinary performance. We give priority to emerging or mid-career artists based in Tio’tia:ke-Mooniyang-Montreal. If you are an established artist or from out of town, please specify reasons for wanting to work at Studio 303 in particular.
Some of our programming is done by invitation, such as SPARK Series or other special projects. The following is our open call for submissions. If the format of our calls (PDF, Google form) presents an accessibility challenge for you, please contact us at info@studio303.ca
RESIDENCIES — SEASON 2025-26
RELAY — 2025-26
See the call for submissions // Application deadline: July 15, 2025
Une résidence de création et diffusion entre le Studio 303 (Montréal), Plastic Orchid Factory (Vancouver) et Mile Zero Dance (Edmonton)
in the shade — February 2026 (exact dates TBD)
Call for submission will be published in September 2026
in the shade is a residency for 2 Afro-descendent artists in Martinique. This program engages research, reflection and sharing, and was created by curator Ronald Rose-Antoinette.
Residency — Summer 2026
Call for submission will be published in October 2025, with a deadline application in November 2025
Up to 80 hours of access to the studio/equipment for artists working research or creation projects. The projects are selected by a committee including former artists in residence.
Residency — Winter2027
Call for submission will be published in October 2025, with a deadline application in November 2025
This intensive residency is offered to two local artists, who already have a relationship with Studio 303. The residency offers exclusive and unlimited access to the studio, office and technical equipment. You must be technically autonomous. The projects are selected by a committee including former artists in residence.
PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOPS — 2025-26 SEASON
Call for submission will be published in October 2025, with a deadline application in November2025
We program more than one year in advance, and our decisions are usually made in late fall every year. We are seeking eclectic teachers – local and visiting – to facilitate workshops for professional art-makers in Montreal. These generally take place in the mornings over one week and occasionally on weekends.
EVENING CLASSES — SEASON 2025-26
Apply by: June 16, 2025 (Full year or fall session), October 15, 2025 (Winter session), and January 15th2026 (Spring session).
You can apply by filling out this form.
We schedule evening classes in July, and occasionally in October and January if there are any cancellations during the year. We offer 3 sessions per year, and classes are held Monday through Thursday evenings. Studio rental is the responsibility of the instructor. You can apply by filling out this form.
Practical Details
– Studio 303 is a studio, not a theatre.
– Submissions must be received no later than midnight on the day of the deadline, or the following Monday if the deadline falls on a weekend.
– We will try to give you an answer within 2 months following the deadline.
– Technical inventory and Studio Configuration Plans available here >