Artist In Residence Program

Highlighting Northern BC's Talent

Current Artist in Residence

🎨 January 2025 Artist in Residence: Linda Abbott 🎨

Linda is a self-taught visual artist with a passion for painting landscapes in both semi-realistic and impressionistic styles. With a background in web and graphic design and fine art education from CNC and Emily Carr University, Linda brings a wealth of experience to her practice and a strong belief in making art accessible to all.

🌟 Special Events:

📅 Reception: Friday, January 10th, 6–8 PM

📅 Free Workshop:"Colour & Tonal Values - Learn how to mix colours, balance lights and darks in a painting, and blend acrylic paints" - Saturday, January 18th, 10 AM–1 PM

Age: +12

🎨 Studio Hours: Linda will be working in the studio and welcomes visitors to observe and connect:

- Wed., Jan 8: 10 AM–2 PM

- Tue., Jan 14: 10 AM–2 PM (Informal Gelli Printing Workshop)

- Wed., Jan 15: 10 AM–2 PM (Gelli Printing continuation)

- Wed., Jan 22: 10 AM–2 PM

- Wed., Jan 29: 10 AM–2 PM

Don’t miss this chance to engage with Linda’s inspiring work! 🌟 💖

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2024 Lineup

A glimpse at our previous and upcoming Artists In Residence:

Isaak 'Izzy' Andal

January 2024

Annerose Georgeson and Corey Hardeman

February 2024

Erin J. Bauman

March 2024

CNC Group Exhibition

April 2024

Now in it's second year running, Omineca has had the honour of hosting the College of New Caledonia's Web & Graphic Design Class group exhibition, where the talented students of Prince George get to show off the culmination of their studies in a large open house setting.

Cherie Chai May

May 2024

Indigenous History Month Group Exhibition

June 2024

Unfold 4 - Emerging Artists

July 2024

Join us for our 4th annual UNFOLD Exhibition celebrating emerging artists in Northern BC! Showcasing diverse art forms, including sculptures, paintings, songs, stories, and more.

A Utopia and Our Dystopia' - Group Exhibition

August 2024

Presented by RathRat Arts Collective. Created by 9 incredible artists: Ronnie Niedermayer, Owen Cotter, Piper Chamberlain, Blair Wingerter, Keshawna Garnot, Cybele Taylor-Ouellet, Finnegan Logan, Mik Wingerter, and Noah Lucas.

Natasha Lepine

September 2024

Natasha spends much of her artistic time exploring plein air painting with oils, capturing the serene beauty of BC's landscapes. Her art reflects a deep connection with nature, translating the stillness and emotions of the landscape into whimsical and warming pieces.