Artists in Residence
Our artists in residence are here to encourage the community to broaden their experience of the visual art world as they showcase their creativity.
Not all artists will be present on any given day, but someone will be here nearly every day we’re open. Read on to see who our regular MAC Artists in Residence are.
Tuesday Artists in Residence
- Jolene Hassard - Jolene Hassard is a visual artist and registered veterinary technologist. She grew up on Vancouver Island on the west coast of Canada. She enjoys escaping to remote regions of the wilderness for inspiration and rejuvenation. She uses acrylic paint...
Wednesday Artists in Residence
- Margie Davidson & Friends -As a quilt artist and surface designer, Margie Davidson's love of colour is joyfully expressed through the variety of techniques she uses to add colour to cloth. She enjoys painting, sunprinting, and blockprinting as well as cooking...
Thursday Artists in Residence
- Margery Blom - An oil paint artist, Margery Blom BFA specializes in scenes from Vancouver Island. Margery displays in galleries all over the Island and is an active member of FCA. Margery is also a member of the MAC's Gallery Committee, and Faculty Director...
Friday Artists in Residence
- Valerie Strom -Vancouver Island based Muralist and Oil painter Valerie Strom creates art that is inspired by her deep love of people and the human experience. She designs paintings that evoke emotion and focus on colour, loose brush strokes and warm light. Growing...
The McMillan Arts Centre is located on the traditional territory of the Coast Salish Nations, home to the Snaw-Naw-As First Nation
and the Qualicum First Nation