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Artists Announced for Artists in Residence Program 2022
at Cassiar Cannery
The Prince Rupert Community Arts Council and the Cassiar Cannery are excited to announce the 2022 Artists in Residence
Two Canadian artists – Prince Rupert’s Chris Fraser and Vancouver artist Jeff Wilson – will take up residence at Cassiar Cannery in the spring and fall
of 2022. During their residencies, the artists will develop new work inspired by the location and the experience, and, should Covid-19 protocols allow, conduct workshops for local artists and residents.
Jeff Wilson grew up in Edinburgh, Scotland and trained as a structural geologist. He worked in mineral exploration around the world, settling in Vancouver in 2004, and took art classes at Emily Carr University, kick-starting a hobby that transitioned to a full-time art practice in 2013. He says “I love
producing acrylic paintings with immediately recognizable subjects, in a distinctive in style, defined by a combination of dynamic composition, subject and vibrant colour. In terms of process, I always keep my camera close and typically compile a large photographic record of chance encounters. Such
photos are a great foundation to work from, as they are able to capture the particular spontaneity and movement of a specific time and place.
Chris Fraser says “Working with clay has always been a freeing and tactile way of being able to translate a vision of exploring organic structures within the Pacific Northwest”. Chris is a multi-disciplinary, non- binary artist residing in Prince Rupert, BC. Moving from Edmonton to Vancouver, they studied graphic design at BCIT. Chris draws inspiration from the flora and fauna sweeping throughout rain forest floors and everything else that survives and scavenges within it. In future projects, Chris hopes to bring focus towards Northern communities through creating a visual dialogue as to what it is like living in the Pacific Northwest through conceptual interpretations and natural connections, helping translate the intricate ecosystems within their artwork.
Two Canadian artists – Prince Rupert’s Chris Fraser and Vancouver artist Jeff Wilson – will take up residence at Cassiar Cannery in the spring and fall
of 2022. During their residencies, the artists will develop new work inspired by the location and the experience, and, should Covid-19 protocols allow, conduct workshops for local artists and residents.
Jeff Wilson grew up in Edinburgh, Scotland and trained as a structural geologist. He worked in mineral exploration around the world, settling in Vancouver in 2004, and took art classes at Emily Carr University, kick-starting a hobby that transitioned to a full-time art practice in 2013. He says “I love
producing acrylic paintings with immediately recognizable subjects, in a distinctive in style, defined by a combination of dynamic composition, subject and vibrant colour. In terms of process, I always keep my camera close and typically compile a large photographic record of chance encounters. Such
photos are a great foundation to work from, as they are able to capture the particular spontaneity and movement of a specific time and place.
Chris Fraser says “Working with clay has always been a freeing and tactile way of being able to translate a vision of exploring organic structures within the Pacific Northwest”. Chris is a multi-disciplinary, non- binary artist residing in Prince Rupert, BC. Moving from Edmonton to Vancouver, they studied graphic design at BCIT. Chris draws inspiration from the flora and fauna sweeping throughout rain forest floors and everything else that survives and scavenges within it. In future projects, Chris hopes to bring focus towards Northern communities through creating a visual dialogue as to what it is like living in the Pacific Northwest through conceptual interpretations and natural connections, helping translate the intricate ecosystems within their artwork.
Tourism Prince Rupert Call for Artists
to develop new wayfinding signage throughout Prince Rupert
Tourism Prince Rupert has secured funding through the Province of BC’s Community Economic Recovery Incentive Program (CERIP) to install new wayfinding signage throughout the downtown and main tourism areas. Selected artists will develop original artwork to be included on all new signage developed during this project.
This new wayfinding signage will help visitors find key attractions throughout Prince Rupert, providing detailed information and map illustrations noting distances and other important information. Another aim of the project is to introduce more public art into Prince Rupert’s key areas, including the work of local Indigenous artists. The artwork produced for this project will be inspired by the beautiful natural landscape and wilderness surrounding Prince Rupert.
Submission Deadline: December 10th, 2021
Submissions must be received no later than 12 midnight Pacific Standard Time on Friday, December 10th, 2021
For more information and to apply, visit the Tourism Prince Rupert website
This new wayfinding signage will help visitors find key attractions throughout Prince Rupert, providing detailed information and map illustrations noting distances and other important information. Another aim of the project is to introduce more public art into Prince Rupert’s key areas, including the work of local Indigenous artists. The artwork produced for this project will be inspired by the beautiful natural landscape and wilderness surrounding Prince Rupert.
Submission Deadline: December 10th, 2021
Submissions must be received no later than 12 midnight Pacific Standard Time on Friday, December 10th, 2021
For more information and to apply, visit the Tourism Prince Rupert website
As a result of COVID 19 restrictions Arts Council activities and programs have been postponed until further notice.
This includes Creative Jam, Thursday Night at the Movies and the Kaien Island Craft Fair.
Community Grants - Applications are now open for 2021. (select Apply for Grants from the menu).
This includes Creative Jam, Thursday Night at the Movies and the Kaien Island Craft Fair.
Community Grants - Applications are now open for 2021. (select Apply for Grants from the menu).
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The Prince Rupert Community Arts Council wishes to thank the BC Arts Council for their generous Arts and Culture Resilience Supplement Award of $5,000. The BC Arts Council has given supplemental awards to arts organizations across BC to help the cope with the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis. FAQ page: www.bcartscouncil.ca/funding/covid-19-updates-and-faq/
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Thursday Night at the Movies is temporarily suspended to to Covid 19. We will resume this program once it is safe to do so.
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