Michelle Foran is a Rural Arts Support Program (RASP) Coordinator with Arts Council Wood Buffalo, where she supports and delivers arts programming, events, and services to rural, Indigenous, and non-Indigenous communities across the Wood Buffalo region.

With a strong foundation in community arts and craft-based practices, Michelle brings a multidisciplinary background and a deep appreciation for collaboration, cultural connection, and creative engagement. Her experience working in diverse artistic disciplines—ranging from woodworking and textiles to sculpture and photography—gives her a unique perspective on supporting artists and facilitating inclusive programming in rural settings.

Michelle holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture and Installation from OCAD University and an Honours Bachelor of Craft and Design in Furniture Design from Sheridan College. Originally from Toronto, she has spent the past several years exploring her own creativity through the lens of personal history, cultural context, and traditional crafts.

As a Rural Arts Support Program Coordinator, Michelle is committed to supporting the creative visions of community members and ensuring accessible, culturally relevant opportunities for artistic expression throughout the region.