Our three seasonal Artists in Residence are paid community engagement residencies that support artists, collectives, and arts organizations working in Indigenous art and placemaking, children's art and illustration, or the Newcomer experience.
Residents work in a designated space at Central Library and engage with the public at libraries across the city.
Darren Weaselchild, a Siksika Nation member and Red Seal Journeyman Painter, strengthens communities through cultural advocacy, youth mentorship, and trauma-informed programming. Blending art with Blackfoot teachings, Darren supports Indigenous youth, leads cross-cultural initiatives, and collaborates with regional partners to foster belonging, healing, and unity across Treaty 4, 6, and 7 territories. informed programming. Blending art with Blackfoot teachings, Darren supports Indigenous youth, leads crosscultural initiatives, and collaborates with regional partners to foster belonging, healing and unity across Treaty 7, 6 and 4 territories.
The Indigenous Artist in Residence is pleased to consult with emerging and established artists of all ages to discuss technique, inspirations, style, or whatever aspect of the art world would be most helpful.
Attend free programs with Darren Weaselchild during his residency.
Check out this list of books recommended by Darren Weaselchild.
Through their residency, chosen artists working in any artistic discipline will bring their Indigenous identities, experiences, and perspectives to the public.
The Newcomer Artist in Residence is an artist who recently arrived in Canada (five years or less) and is the winner of the annual Calgary Catholic Immigration Society (CCIS) New Canadian Artist Award at the Mayor’s Luncheon for Arts Champions.
This residency recognizes the contribution of children’s artists to literature through exhibitions and workshops for all ages.
