Prince George artist Frances Gobbi has been chosen as the 2022-23 artist-in-residence by the Community Arts Council of Prince George & District.
Now in its eighth year, the artist-in-residence program provides no-cost studio space at Studio 2880 to develop new work or complete work in progress, along with administrative and mentoring support, displaying and selling opportunities at arts council events, media promotion and at least one 30-day exhibition in the feature gallery.
The artist-in-residence also facilitates outreach activities such as talks, workshops and exhibitions, intended to promote interaction and professional development, and provide access to a diverse range arts practices within the community.
“The entire CAC organization is thrilled to have an artist of such high calibre as Frances Gobbi join us for year,” says Eli Klasner, CAC Executive Director. “Frances has an ambitious plan of teaching and community engagement for her tenure as Artist-in-Residence and we can hardly wait to see the exciting collaborative work she will spearhead at Studio 2880.”
“I am looking forward to the opportunity to work with the CAC as the Artist-in-Residence for the next twelve months.,” says Frances Gobbi. “I am excited to move into the studio at Studio 2880 as this will open up opportunities for collaboration with others and to share my art practice with the community.”
The previous artists-in-residence were Corey Hardeman, Cliff Mann, Crystal Tarr, Carla Joseph, Michael Kast, Lynette LaFontaine, Donna Morrison, and Erin Stagg.
