Branscombe House Artist Residency
2026 Artist-in-Residence: Kai Liu
Kai Liu is a Chinese-Canadian artist working across painting, printmaking, and mixed media. His practice explores semi-abstract landscapes shaped by nature, perception, and migration, drawing on Eastern aesthetics and cross-cultural experience. His current research focuses on Chinese woodblock printmaking and its significance in contemporary art.
The artist-in-residence will be offering free community-engaged programs and events while residing at Branscombe House.
Visit the artist's website to learn more and register for free workshops, events and more.
About the Program
The Branscombe House Artist Residency takes place in a restored 1908 Edwardian-style house in the residential area of Steveston. Since its inaugural residency in 2016, the program has hosted visiting professional artists for eleven-month community-engaged arts residencies. Branscombe House is located at 4900 Steveston Highway and is one of the earliest settler homes in the area.
Professional artists with a community-engaged practice are invited to apply for the residency through an annual open call. Please check back for forthcoming opportunities.
Previous Artists & Community Partners
2025 Artist-in-Residence: Cat Hart
2024 Artist-in-Residence: Peisen Ding
2023 Community Partner: Blue Cabin
2022 Artist-in-Residence: Krystal Kiran
2021 Artist-in-Residence: Rachel Rozanski
2020 Artist-in-Residence: Lou Sheppard
2019 Artist-in-Residence: Paige Gratland
2018 Artist-in-Residence: Keely O'Brien
2017 Artist-in-Residence: Barbara Meneley
2016 Artist-in-Residence: Rhonda Weppler
Contact
Community Cultural Developmentculture@richmond.ca 604-247-8323