Where is the Blue Cabin?

The Blue Cabin is currently located at Heritage Harbour in the City of Vancouver, in a collaboration with the Vancouver Maritime Museum. The Blue Cabin is designed to be mobile, mooring at different sites throughout Metro Vancouver for multi-year programming.

How long will the Blue Cabin be moored at Heritage Harbour?

The Blue Cabin was moored in False Creek from 2020-2022, and in Steveston Village from 2022-2024. We anticipate the Blue Cabin will be moored at Heritage Harbour in Vancouver for 2-3 years. The Cabin moved to this location in 2024!

Can the public visit the Blue Cabin?

The historic Blue Cabin, deckhouse, and the platform they sit on is a private vessel. To augment the artist residencies, members of the public will be invited aboard for artist talks, workshops and other free ticketed events. To find out about Blue Cabin activities, check the Current Programming page. With the exception of these events, the public is asked to not board the vessel and to respect the artist in residence’s privacy. 

What are the accessibility details of the Blue Cabin?

The Blue Cabin is currently not wheelchair accessible. We are working to address this as we adjust to our present site and existing infrastructures.

There is a gangway to the dock, which can be steep depending on tides. To reach the Blue Cabin barge from the docks, a large step or small jump is required from the dock to the platform. There are handrails around the perimeter of the barge. The cabin studio space is accessed via seven 7” high stairs with a handrail, one 6” step and a 29″ doorway. The Blue Cabin is currently not wheelchair accessible. We are working to better address accessibility as we adjust to our present site and existing infrastructures.

How do I apply for a residency?

The Blue Cabin Residencies are a mix of curated and invitational residencies alongside annual open calls. You can follow our social media channels to stay up to date on our open calls.