Program Overview

Introduction to the Koerner Artist in Residence Program

The Koerner Artist in Residence Program is an annual professional residency in the Fine Art (Visual Art) Program at Queen's University. This program provides students with unique access to mentorship from a celebrated artist and gives the artist a chance to share their expertise.

Program Description

The residency program offers a platform for contemporary art to be shared and articulated, providing an integrated itinerary of classroom activities, studio time, one-to-one critiques, and opportunities to build relationships with students, faculty members, and community artists.

Program Details

• The program is made possible by the generous support of the Koerner Visiting Artist Fund.
• The residency is open to various artists, with past participants including Sarindar Dhaliwal, Rajni Perera, Zachari Logan, Ursula Johnson, Kim Dorland, Karel Funk, Nadia Myre, Ciara Phillips, Julia Dault, Jacqueline Hoang Nguyen, Geoffrey Farmer, and David Urban.
• Each artist's residency includes public lectures, artist presentations, and receptions, which are free and open to the public.

Artist Presentations and Public Lectures

• These events provide an opportunity for the public to engage with the artist's work and learn about their creative processes.
• Past presentations have included illustrated public lectures, artist talks, and workshops.

Locations and Partnerships

• The program is hosted by the Fine Art (Visual Art) Program at Queen's University.
• Partnerships include the Agnes Etherington Art Centre and Modern Fuel Artist-Run Centre.

Testimonials

• Past participants have praised the program for providing valuable mentorship and critique opportunities.
• The program has helped alleviate stress and provided insight into the professional art world.

Program History

• The Koerner Artist in Residence Program has a rich history, with a variety of artists participating over the years.
• The program has been supported by the Koerner Foundation and has provided a unique opportunity for students and the community to engage with contemporary art.

Contact and Location

• The Fine Art (Visual Art) Program is located in Ontario Hall, Room 204, 67 University Ave, Kingston, ON K7L 3N6, Canada.
• Queen's University is situated on the territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabek.