Artist Projects

The Artists’ Projects are intensive studio experiences (often between 8 and 14 days) where participating artists are given time and space to work on individual projects, with access to established artists acting as mentors through the process.

Up Coming Projects

Do you have an Artists’ project you’d like to see happen? Message Elyssia Sasaki at elyssia@imarts.com or reach out to artistproject@imarts.com with any questions about programs

The Cost

The program cost for 2025 is $750.00 + GST. This fee does not include accommodations, transportation or evening meals. Scholarships and Bursaries to assist with the cost of tuition are available.

Who makes this program Possible?

Island Mountain Arts is pleased to recognize the support from the BC Arts Council, along with the Toni Onley Estate, Joseph Plaskett, the Toni Bernie Cattani Fund for the Arts, the Sylvia Graham Estate, and the Sonia Cornwall Estate.

A number of scholarships and bursaries are available, including the Sonia Cornwall Scholarship for a Cariboo artist, the Joseph Plaskett Scholarship for a Canadian artist and the Sylvia Graham Memorial Scholarship. Click here for details.

Thanks for your interest in the TOAP mentorship program! We hope to be able to share a bit of our Summer with you!

A TOAP participant works on a large artwork on the floor of the IMA Studios.
A former TOAP cohort, posing for a sunny, summer photo outside the Wells Barkerville School
A former TOAP cohort, posing for a sunny, summer photo outside the Wells Barkerville School 
Photo by Ciara Phillips
Photo by Ciara Phillips

Slow Process: A Celluloid Filmmaking Residency

Registration closes May 15th, 2025

Join us for our inaugural artist residency tailored to new and experienced experimental filmmakers working with celluloid film. Set against the backdrop of Wells, BC, this week-long stay offers a unique opportunity to dive into analogue filmmaking with hands-on mentorship from practicing filmmakers Lindsay McIntyre and Steven Woloshen.

This program is made possible through support from the BC Arts Council.

Get More Details Here

Submit your Application Here