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An exhibition of work in our Faculty Gallery, created by the students of Mount Pleasant Elementary and their artist-in-residence, ECU alum Jaymie Johnson.

When

Jun 9, 2019 – Jun 23, 2019

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Opening Reception | Tuesday, June 11, 4-7pm

Faculty Gallery (Level 1)

The Artist-in-Residence Studio (AIRS) program is an initiative to create dedicated art studios facilitated by professional artists within Vancouver public elementary schools. Offered in partnership with the Vancouver School Board, it provides dedicated and enriching artistic experiences for youth.

The Faculty of Culture + Community has established a sponsored AIRS space at Mount Pleasant Elementary, which will be awarded annually to one Emily Carr alum through annual competition. The inaugural recipient for the 2018/19 school year was Jaymie Johnson (BFA 2015).

Her residency will conclude in June with an exhibition of selected work created by and with the K-7 students of Mount Pleasant Elementary, to be held in the Faculty Gallery. Read more about Jaymie's residency and work with the school.

Join us for a reception on June 11. A few words from folks representing Emily Carr, Mount Pleasant Elementary, and the AiRS program will begin at 4:30. Light refreshments will be served.

About Jaymie Johnson

Jaymie Johnson (BFA 2015) uses natural and recycled materials to create site-specific works involving fibre processing and community participation. She is an interdisciplinary artist invested in social and environmental impact through observation, experimentation and collaboration.

Since graduating from Emily Carr University, she has worked on numerous community-engaged and environmental public art projects as a member of the chART Collective, a member of EartHand Gleaners Society, and Project Assistant with Border Free Bees, as well as on independent projects for institutions including Science World, Vancity and First Capital Realty. Jaymie was born in the Purcell Mountains and is currently based in Vancouver, BC.