Since 2019, NVRC’s artist residency program has supported arts and culture projects and artistic development in North Vancouver.
The program provides unique opportunities for emerging and established artists from diverse disciplines, cultures and backgrounds to discover, create and produce new work or develop existing projects.
Between 2019 and 2024, the program has supported over 30 artists. Past projects have been in the areas of visual art, dance, digital art, music, environmental art and storytelling. Artists receive financial support and space to work on their projects.
A unique feature of the program is that it offers opportunities for artists to work in the community, develop arts-based engagement activities and deliver creative projects that generate meaningful connections.
During their residency, artists are installed in spaces in the City or District of North Vancouver for anywhere from two to eight months. The artists then connect with this environment, and give back to community and help foster connection through workshops, artist talks, performances and other activities.
Contributing to the vibrancy of our neighborhoods, the program seeks to inspire participation and relationship-building where the process of creating art together acts as a catalyst for individual and community engagement.
Upcoming Workshops
Tiny Explosions: Writing Flash Fiction
Together, we will explore the many possibilities of writing small. You can do a lot with 100, 500, 1,000 words! The constraints of writing with brevity can be freeing: your story must get to the point, no holding back. We will try our hand at exercises, the path to publication, what makes a good “tiny story,” and how prompts can get the ideas flowing. We will see if music alters our mood when writing or if silence is the way forward. Get those ideas out on paper. We will read our pieces in a safe and supportive space and even have a reading for the public for those who are so inclined.
Wednesday, Jan 22- Feb 19 | 6:00-8:00pm | Delbrook Community Centre, Free | ID #00320249
Short Story Slam!
Writers, share your work with a receptive audience in this evening of competitive fun (where everyone wins!). Your short stories should fall between 4 and 6 minutes when read aloud. All who love storytelling are welcome. Join us in celebrating the power of the short story!
Sunday, Feb 9 | 4:00-6:00pm | Delbrook Community Centre | Free | ID #00320253