Studio in the City 16
Applications for Studio in the City 16 are now open! The program is seeking singers, songwriters and musicians to develop their skills with an industry mentor and busking performance opportunities in the City this summer. Learn more about this year's program and artist mentor in our news story.
Complete a 2023 Studio in the City application now! Applications will be accepted until 5:00pm on May 22, 2023. Please submit this application form to studio@cnv.org.
Studio in the City is an annual summer program that provides youth ages 15-18 with opportunities to apprentice in the arts on various canvases and landscapes throughout the City of North Vancouver.
Studio in the City is a youth employment program from the City that partners with supporters of the arts, including North Van Arts, Lonsdale Quay Market, Artists for Kids, and the Digital Media Academy. Studio in the City is a safe space, LGBTQ2S+ inclusive program. If you're interested in learning more, contact us at studio@cnv.org.
SITC 15 | Music in the City
In 2022, eight talented youth showcased their musical skills over the summer while busking in public spaces, participating in music workshops, recording at the recording studio at City Library, and performing at the final concert at Civic Plaza on August 26th. The youth raised over $800 while busking, which they donated to the North Shore Women’s Centre.
“This experience has helped me build performing confidence that will help me for the rest of my life. It’s so incredible that I get to play with talented musicians from my community and get payed to better my music. This has been an amazing experience.”
- Maddie, Studio in the City 15 participant
“I really can’t believe this is a job and a job that I get to do. I’ve loved being outside in my city and I’ve really enjoyed playing and creating my music in these spaces.”
- Ella, Studio in the City 15 participant
SITC 14 | Street Art
In 2021 youth created mural art on the Pride Parklet (1400 block Lonsdale, east) designed in consultation with the North Shore Pride Alliance. They also created a mural titled “Nature Neighbours” on the Community Parklet (1500 block Lonsdale, east), using a design chosen by the public from three options. The youth also painted six amazing mural banners on display at Living Lane in lower Lonsdale.
SITC 13 | Open Streets
Our 2020 Studio in the City project is a colourful collection of 25 mini murals that celebrate themes of connection, hope, pride and resilience. Created by six youth artists along with artist mentors, the murals support our Open Streets initiative, adding vibrancy to our City centre by strengthening the connection between people and the places we share.
SITC 12 | The Village
The 2019 project honoured the rich history of one of the City’s oldest neighbourhoods, Queensbury Village. Young artists joined artist mentors Dolores Altin and Elvira Monteforte to create a community gathering space anchored by a large harvest table. Students explored landscape design, conservation and community, and included elements of play, seating, and shade, using a variety of natural elements from locally sourced fir and cedar trees.
SITC 11 | Laneway 45
Eight young artists and local artist Mark Ollinger came together in 2018 to pay homage to Lower Lonsdale's very own
Veterans club. Through art, they bring to life symbolic images which are derived from this historic building and its people. The colours, imagery, and geometric shapes which compose the background, all hold great significance, and each have their own story to be told.
SITC 10 | Fun Alley
In 2017, Studio in the City 10 enlivened a public alley creating a fun, inviting and unique space. Guided by a local street artist, participants worked to design, promote, document, and animate a lower Lonsdale alley to make it a talked-about and instagrammable zone.
Studio in the City Photo Gallery
“I had a great summer being part of Studio in the City! I got to work with a talented group of artists to create works of art that will last and brighten the City. I also learned plenty of new art skills, I got to paint on a larger scale and I learned to brainstorm ideas to bring joy to the community. I had lots of fun from this amazing opportunity!”
- Aria D., Studio in the City 14 participant