Program Overview

University Program Information

The Agnes Etherington Art Centre at Queen's University offers various programs for artists and researchers.

Residencies and Fellowships

The centre creates and supports residencies and fellowships for artists and researchers, providing opportunities for new and vital artistic creation, research, and engagement.

Types of Residencies and Fellowships

• Stonecroft Artist-in-Residence
• Artists-in-Residence
• Micro-Residency
• Isabel Bader Fellowship

Isabel Bader Fellowship and Graduate Internship in Textile Conservation and Research

The Isabel Bader Fellowship in Textile Conservation and Research is a research opportunity at Queen's University, promoting investigation and research in the areas of textile conservation and costume history. The fellowship links two of the University's unique resources: the Queen's University Collection of Canadian Dress and the Master of Art Conservation Program.

Past Fellows

• Jason Cyrus (2021)
• Laura Peers (2021)
• Vanessa Nicholas (JanuaryApril 2019)
• Sophia Zweifel (JanuaryApril 2017)
• M. Elaine MacKay (JanuaryApril 2015)
• Patricia Ewer (JanuaryApril 2013)
• Caterina Florio (JanuaryApril 2011)

Academic and Public Programs

The centre offers various academic and public programs, events, lectures, and studio workshops, providing opportunities for individuals to engage with visual art.

Program Areas

• Talks, Tours, Events
• Classes, Workshops, Camps
• Academic Outreach and Engagement
• School Programs for Grades 112

Research and Collections

The centre is committed to advancing research and preserving collections, with a focus on textile conservation, costume history, and Canadian dress.

Collection Highlights

• Queen's University Collection of Canadian Dress
• Indigenous collections
• Contemporary collections
• Canadian Historical collections
• European Historical collections
• African historical collections
• Historical Dress and Quilts

Commitment to Anti-Racism

The Agnes Etherington Art Centre is committed to anti-racism, working to eradicate institutional biases and develop accountable programs that support and centre the artistic expression and lived experience of Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour. The centre promotes 2SLGBTQIAP+ positive spaces.