THEANO POINT — The Wild Residency

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The Wilds of Lake Superior, Ontario, Canada

Lookout Bluffs at The Wild Residency, Theano Point

Theano Point is a 300 acre peninsula of wild pre-Cambrian mountains, bluffs, alpine forest, interior bush, sandy beach, three cobble beaches, an island, and winding coves of geologically diverse Lake Superior shoreline- set against the backdrop of a dramatic and ever changing coastal climate, on the world's largest freshwater lake (geographically designated as an inland sea).

Theano Point is adjacent to Lake Superior Provincial Park and is located in Ontario’s Algoma region, in unceded Robinson-Superior Treaty 60 Territory, famously painted by Lawren Harris, J.E.H. MacDonald, Arthur Lismer, Franklin Carmichael, A.Y. Jackson, A.J. Casson, and Franz Johnston of The Group of Seven painters.

An off-grid, off-line, refurbished 1969 Airstream trailer on the beach provides a solar powered, woodstove heated home base with an outdoor kitchen, double bed, two optional single beds or workbenches, and a desk in an open concept live/work space. Backcountry tent exploration overland or by water further welcomes adventurers.

- CALL FOR ARTISTS -

SOLO ARTISTS, DUO COLLABORATORS, OR ARTISTS WISHING TO ATTEND WITH THEIR PARTNERS AND / OR CHILDREN ARE INVITED TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS FOR SELF-DIRECTED RESIDENCIES RANGING FROM ONE WEEK TO SEVERAL MONTHS, BETWEEN JUNE - SEPTEMBER.

AMENITIES at the Theano Point Airstream have been carefully designed and thoughtfully appointed to best encourage the deepest experience of the wilds that soar and surge around and beyond it.

Campsite at the base of the bluffs perched just above the beach
Aluminum 17’ sea-canoe, other outdoor adventure amenities
Outdoor camp kitchen with basic supplies, propane cooktop stove and potable water
Double bed, sofa, and bench / daybed
Small writing desk / workstation
Outhouse and potable hand-wash station
Indoor woodstove, outdoor campfire
Picnic tables, benches, adirondack chairs, hammocks
Solar panels and a battery inverter provide 70 amp hours of electricity for lighting and device charging
Comfortable for 1-2 people, and can accommodate up to 4 people including all bedding and linens.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ARTIST Transportation, food and art materials are the responsibility of the artist. A personal vehicle or rental car is necessary for access to the property as well as nearby hiking in Lake Superior Provincial Park. Fresh potable water for our provided containers, firewood for the woodstove, and hot showers can all be obtained within nearby driving distance.

With limited cell service available at the property, unplugging from technology is encouraged. Cellular network can be visited within a 5 minute drive.

FEES for self directed residencies at Theano Point are determined at the time of open call or individual artist invitation, and are designed to support the length of your stay. Residencies at this private off-grid lake-front campsite are awarded for stays ranging from one week to one month or more, between June - September.

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“I think having land and not ruining it is the most beautiful art that anyone could ever want to own”

— Andy Warhol

A STORY OF THEANO POINT

In 1948, Canadian explorer and prospector Robert Campbell and his little boat "The Theano" was shipwrecked on Lake Superior. He patented the wild peninsula on which he landed and called it Theano Point.

In 2006, artists and adventurers Jocelyn Claire Burke and James Carlton Webster re-discovered this inherited mythology, family history, and vast beautiful land.

A decade of back-country camping and exploration on foot and by canoe inspired a vision to protect and share the truly wondrous beauty and magic of Theano Point.

In 2018 'The Wild: Artist In Residence" was born.

Theano Point as seen from the Alona River, painted by Canadian artist © Cory Trepanier (Image courtesy of the artist)

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