Artist Residency for BIPOC Teens

The Artist Residency for BIPOC Teens is a free program open to youth in grades 10, 11, or 12 who self-identify as Black, Indigenous, a Person of Colour, and/or multi-racial.

This after-school program running from November 2026 to June 2027 is a unique opportunity for teens to make contemporary art in workshops facilitated by local artists from the BIPOC community and to share their voices through a published catalogue and their work through a wrap up group show held in the Spencer Gallery. During the Residency, participants will explore the Gallery’s collections and exhibitions through their own perspectives, shaping a new vision of art and storytelling while developing artistic and curatorial skills.

This program offers participants the opportunity to learn new artmaking techniques, expand creative perspectives, build art portfolios, and connect with peers and mentors in the local art community. Designed to support personal and artistic growth, the Residency encourages collaborative experimentation with diverse media.

For more information and registration, please contact Jeri Engen, Educator, School and Family Programs at jengen@aggv.ca

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