Since 2019, Empire of Dirt has supported over 130 artists with varying lengths of stays and return visits from across Canada and the US. Empire of Dirt fosters conversation and community between artists visiting - whether for one week or several, and whether here for the first time or returning for the third or fourth time. We encourage return visits to deepen one’s engagement and relationship with place. Many residents come to know EoD through word of mouth, which has created a growing network of artists interested in intersecting questions, and presented opportunities for artist-curated residencies, programming, and community outreach. EoD is interested in holding space for these conversations to happen and these networks of mutual support and interest to grow.

The list of artists and residency guests is a part of wider networks, connections, and community EoD supports and is supported by.