The Arts Council of the North Okanagan (ACNO) has announced the recipients of its third annual Youth Artist in Residence.
Tiana Dusil, Kate Healy and Camryn Sproule have all been at the Vernon Community Arts Centre since July 2, where they have been given the opportunity to work in a professional studio space.
“The purpose of the Youth Artist in Residence program is to create a stimulating and supportive environment for art creation and exploration,” said ACNO executive director Lynne Gayan. “It is vital that we provide opportunities and programs like this to support, celebrate and recognize the achievement of our young people.”
In the past two years, the ACNO has provided a residency to only one student, with this year being the first time the council has granted three youth the same opportunity.
The residency is open to youth ages 15 to 19 in the early stages of their careers, who work in any visual arts medium.
In addition to providing the students free studio and exhibition space, each artist has received a monetary bursary to purchase art materials, a one year ACNO membership, use of supplies and equipment, mentoring opportunities with professional artists, publicity and promotion, and an opening reception to launch their art show.
As their residency soon comes to a close, the artists are holding the opening reception for their exhibition, Frame of Mind, Aug. 24 at 5 p.m. at the Vernon Community Arts Centre, where they will each talk about their work.
Applications for the next intake for the 2016 Youth Artist in Residency program will be available online at www.acno.ca in May, 2016.
The ACNO is also inviting all youth to participate in promoting and supporting the arts by getting involved with the Vernon Youth Arts Council.
For more information, contact Gayan at 250-542-6243 or email lgayan@shaw.ca.
