Women's Visual Arts Program
Celebrating Women's Creativity Through Art
Before YWCA Edmonton made its home on 124 Street, the space’s soaring ceilings and expansive windows welcomed some of Edmonton’s most inspiring art galleries. Today, that artistic legacy continues.
In partnership with the Miller Art Gallery and the Peck Visual Arts Program, YWCA Edmonton creates opportunities for women artists to share their work, develop their practice, and connect with the community through meaningful artistic experiences. The initiative is built on two complementary pillars: the Peck Visual Arts Series and the Artist in Residence Program. Together, these two programs celebrate women’s voices in the arts while creating pathways for artists to both exhibit their work and deepen their creative practice.
Peck Visual Arts Series
Led by Jared Tabler, chief curator and executive director, the YWCA Peck Visual Arts Program Series showcases the work of emerging and established women artists through rotating exhibitions in Bellamy Salon and YWCA Edmonton's community spaces. Each exhibition offers a unique perspective on identity, resilience, community, and empowerment, transforming our space through creativity, conversation, and connection.
Artist in Residence
The Artist in Residence Program supports the growth and professional development of women visual artists by providing dedicated time, space, mentorship, and resources to create new work. Through retreats at Camp Yowochas, opportunities for artistic exploration, and a culminating exhibition, the residency fosters creative practice while encouraging artists to engage with themes of place, reflection, and community.
Artist in Residence Program Call for Submissions
Applications Now Open!
YWCA Edmonton and the Miller Art Gallery invite applications for the 2027 Artist in Residence Program.
This unique year-long residency supports women visual artists by providing time, space, mentorship, and funding to develop new work while drawing inspiration from the natural environment and community-centered mission of Camp Yowochas.
What the Residency Includes
The selected artist will receive:
- Four (4) residency retreats at Wabamun House at Camp Yowochas
- A solo exhibition showcasing work created during the residency
- Professional mentorship and consultation through the Miller Art Gallery
- A $2,500 artist honorarium
- A $500 materials allowance
- Opportunities to engage with YWCA Edmonton programs and community initiatives
Important Dates
Application Deadline: October 30, 2026, at 11:00 p.m.
Residency Term: January to December 2027
Apply
Submit your application by email to visualarts@theatrenetwork.ca.
For questions about the residency, please contact Melanie McQueen at m.mcqueen@ywcaedm.org.
We encourage applications from artists with diverse lived experiences and creative practices whose work contributes to dialogue, reflection, and community connection.
Thank You to Our Partners
