Branscombe House Artist Residency

2025 Artist-in-Residence: Cat Hart

Originally from the UK, for the last 20 years Cat Hart has lived on the traditional homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skxwú7mesh (Squamish) & səlilw̓ ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples in Vancouver. Cat’s work explores memory, place, migration, and biodiversity. Influenced by Indigenous teachings about good land relations, alongside the deepening climate crisis, the artist’s practice reflects their interest in local histories and materials and a desire to be deeply connected to place.

The artist-in-residence will be offering free community-engaged programs and events while residing at Branscombe House.

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Artist-in-Residence Blog   Artist-in-Residence Email List

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

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 Development

culture@richmond.ca 604-247-8323