Dive into the world of canvas painting with Artist in Residence Sukhmandeep Singh! Explore essential techniques such as layering, texture creation, and developing your unique artistic style. Guided by expert instruction, you'll complete your own finished canvas painting while gaining valuable skills to fuel your artistic journey. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this workshop offers inspiration and hands-on learning in a welcoming environment.
Date: March 30, 2025
Time: 2:00pm-5:00pm
Venue: Keyano Theatre & Arts Centre, Room AC138
About Sukhmandeep Singh
Sukhmandeep is a versatile artist specializing in canvas paintings, window and wall paintings, transforming crafts, and face painting for events and festivals. With hands-on experience conducting art sessions in Fort McMurray schools. He actively contributes to the community through volunteer work, including painting windows and offering face painting services during Tim Hortons’ Camp Day, where all proceeds support children’s camps. Originally from India, he has been in Canada for almost three years, with the past year spent in Fort McMurray. In his hometown in India, he received recognition for his outstanding wall painting for public awareness, winning an award for the best in the city. He is dedicated to using art as a means of community engagement, cultural expression, and creative transformation.
About the Artist in Residence Program
Arts Council Wood Buffalo’s Artist in Residence Program and Suncor Indigenous Artist Program create space for emerging and established artists to spend time immersed in our region, creating work inspired by the environment, culture and people of Wood Buffalo.
Both Resident Artists mentor local artists, with the Suncor Indigenous Artist prioritising Indigenous Peoples in the rural communities. Each year, the Resident Artists engage with the community during their stay, through workshops, events, and other opportunities to connect. The residencies culminate in a final celebration and showcase of the Resident Artists’ newly created work.
The Programs are open to artists living in Canada and working in any discipline, with the specific activities tailored to suit the creative practices of the selected artists.
