North Pacific Cannery Artist-in-Residence Program
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The North Pacific Cannery and the Prince Rupert Community Arts Council are hosting two artist-in-residence
programs during 2024. The Artist-in-Residence program provides opportunities for two artists to live and work at the North Pacific Cannery during a 9-day residency (Short Residency) and an 18-day residency (Long Residency).
For the 2024 Program, Lesley Kuhn has been selected for the Short Residency, and Julia Zarankin has been selected for the Long Residency.
Residency Workshop Information:
Drawing and Painting Workshop with Lesley Kuhn
Our 2024 Arts Council Short Program “Artist in Residence”
Date: June 8, 2024
Place: North Pacific Cannery
Time: 10:00 am -3:00 pm
Registration Fee: TBA
Workshop description:
“A small group of either acrylic or oil painters gathered to share skills and try out some drawing skills, transferring to canvas and focusing on the focal point in the picture plane whilst paying attention to different values to create depth”. It is a workshop of interest to both new and experienced artists.
For further details and to register please email [email protected] and put “Kuhn workshop” in the subject line.
Workshop with Julia Zarankin, Coming July 2024 - Details TBD
More Information on the Artist in Residence Program
The Long Residency is open to any professional artist with formal training or equivalent experience and recognition
among their peers. The Short Residency is open only to emerging and established artists living and working in Northern British Columbia. The artists are provided with accommodation and studio space.
An honorarium of $5,000.00 for the Long Residency and $1,250.00 for the Short Residency is given to offset the cost of materials, shipping, day to day living expenses and travel.
Artists-in-residence must give one public presentation, performance or workshop during their residency.
Note: We will be accepting applications from both visual artists and artists in other disciplines such as writers or musicians.
LOCATION: NORTH PACIFIC CANNERY
The North Pacific Cannery is a National Historic site located at the mouth of the Skeena River. It is the oldest West Coast cannery still standing and was declared a National Historic site in 1985. Many of the old buildings are preserved and there is an elevated board walk connecting them.
The cannery complex is near the small community of Port Edward, just south of the city of Prince Rupert.
Applicants should keep in mind that stores and restaurants are in Prince Rupert, a 20-minute drive from the Cannery. There is a small General Store, gas station and cell service in Port Edward, a 10-minute drive. Successful candidates
should have a valid driver’s license.
During the residency program artists will stay on site in the “Watchman’s House”, a self- contained, fully equipped
bungalow. The accommodation is not wheelchair accessible. Because of the limited size of the house, applications
are not accepted from collaborative groups. Separate studio space is provided in the Cannery.
Pets are not allowed on the site.
The Cannery is in a rural area. There is very spotty cell service but a strong WIFI connection is available. In addition,
there is a landline telephone in your accommodation.
For more information about the North Pacific Cannery visit www.northpacific.ca
or email the site at: [email protected]
programs during 2024. The Artist-in-Residence program provides opportunities for two artists to live and work at the North Pacific Cannery during a 9-day residency (Short Residency) and an 18-day residency (Long Residency).
For the 2024 Program, Lesley Kuhn has been selected for the Short Residency, and Julia Zarankin has been selected for the Long Residency.
Residency Workshop Information:
Drawing and Painting Workshop with Lesley Kuhn
Our 2024 Arts Council Short Program “Artist in Residence”
Date: June 8, 2024
Place: North Pacific Cannery
Time: 10:00 am -3:00 pm
Registration Fee: TBA
Workshop description:
“A small group of either acrylic or oil painters gathered to share skills and try out some drawing skills, transferring to canvas and focusing on the focal point in the picture plane whilst paying attention to different values to create depth”. It is a workshop of interest to both new and experienced artists.
For further details and to register please email [email protected] and put “Kuhn workshop” in the subject line.
Workshop with Julia Zarankin, Coming July 2024 - Details TBD
More Information on the Artist in Residence Program
The Long Residency is open to any professional artist with formal training or equivalent experience and recognition
among their peers. The Short Residency is open only to emerging and established artists living and working in Northern British Columbia. The artists are provided with accommodation and studio space.
An honorarium of $5,000.00 for the Long Residency and $1,250.00 for the Short Residency is given to offset the cost of materials, shipping, day to day living expenses and travel.
Artists-in-residence must give one public presentation, performance or workshop during their residency.
Note: We will be accepting applications from both visual artists and artists in other disciplines such as writers or musicians.
LOCATION: NORTH PACIFIC CANNERY
The North Pacific Cannery is a National Historic site located at the mouth of the Skeena River. It is the oldest West Coast cannery still standing and was declared a National Historic site in 1985. Many of the old buildings are preserved and there is an elevated board walk connecting them.
The cannery complex is near the small community of Port Edward, just south of the city of Prince Rupert.
Applicants should keep in mind that stores and restaurants are in Prince Rupert, a 20-minute drive from the Cannery. There is a small General Store, gas station and cell service in Port Edward, a 10-minute drive. Successful candidates
should have a valid driver’s license.
During the residency program artists will stay on site in the “Watchman’s House”, a self- contained, fully equipped
bungalow. The accommodation is not wheelchair accessible. Because of the limited size of the house, applications
are not accepted from collaborative groups. Separate studio space is provided in the Cannery.
Pets are not allowed on the site.
The Cannery is in a rural area. There is very spotty cell service but a strong WIFI connection is available. In addition,
there is a landline telephone in your accommodation.
For more information about the North Pacific Cannery visit www.northpacific.ca
or email the site at: [email protected]
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This program is made possible by financial support from the Province of British Columbia and the City of Prince Rupert.