Where senior artists are considered, connected, community

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A NEW RESIDENCE FOR PAL OTTAWA

Housing artists and arts workers affordably

Creating a vibrant seniors arts community

PAL Ottawa is exploring new collaborations in 2026 to fulfill its mission of providing affordable housing for local senior artists and arts workers. Based on a proven model, PAL Ottawa follows in the footsteps of established PALs in Toronto, Vancouver, and Stratford. Our mission is to meet the needs of senior artists and arts workers in the National Capital Region by providing affordable housing, support services, and artistic opportunities.

How to Apply

All professional artists and arts workers are encouraged to apply using our online application form.

Please review PAL Ottawa’s definition of ‘professional artist and arts worker’ before you apply. Contact us at outreach@palottawa.org if you’d like to go over the details of your eligibility.

Once you’ve applied, PAL Ottawa will confirm the receipt of your application and add you to the Applicants’ Corner newsletter (pending your consent), to keep you in the loop when the selection process begins.

Please know, your application is not binding and does not commit you to accepting an apartment, if offered. The option to decline a unit is available, should your circumstances change.

If you have previously applied and your status or information has since changed, you can update your information using the Update Your Information portal. If you have any questions, reach out to outreach@palottawa.org.

Apply Now

“Affordable housing for arts workers has always been an issue and it keeps getting more dire with each passing year, as rents increase and salaries in a precarious industry stay stagnant. With the living and performance space PAL will provide, we can make the arts, and arts workers, a vital part of the community.”

Lynn Miles — Juno Award-winning singer/songwriter