Welcome to Studio H Canada!
Studio H Canada is the permanent studio of visual artist Heidi Bergstrom, MA, BFA located on the unceded territories of the SC’IȺNEW (pronounced CHEA-nuh) First Nation, in Metchosin, BC Canada. Artists from around the world are invited to come here to experience a one of a kind residency to create new work in a beautiful, serene, collaborative, and creative environment.
Artists working in all media are welcome to participate.
As an artist in residence, you can become part of the CollabArt Network and publish work on this site as well as others.
About Heidi Bergstrom
“What is important to me is that you find a connection to this place as a source of inspiration, for yourself as an artist, whatever that may entail, and that together we make a creative connection. I am interested in creative collaborations and building relationships and networks. Hopefully, we will do some work together, create some exhibitions, and you will create your own new work”.
Heidi Bergstrom, Artistic Director
Heidi Bergstrom (she/her) is a settler of mixed Euro-Scandinavian (Sweden and Iceland) background, and her family is Michif from Red River in Manitoba. She is a multimedia visual artist in Victoria, BC, Canada. Her fine art practice and exhibitions includes work in painting, printmaking, book binding, textiles, video and photography, and multimedia installations.
Heidi’s education includes a Master of Arts, Political Science (2019) from the University of Victoria, BC; a Diploma in New Media (Internet Site Design, 3D Animation, and Multimedia Production) (2000) Victoria, BC, a Bachelor of Fine Arts, Honours (1990) from York University, Ontario where she majored in studio arts and art history. Heidi also studied visual arts full-time at the Toronto School of Art (1984-86). Heidi’s early artistic background also includes dance (classical ballet) at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School and Professional Program with Goh Ballet in Vancouver, BC and contemporary/modern in Victoria, BC.
Since 2016 Heid has hosted artists of all disciplines from around the world at her studio program Studio H Canada International Artist Residency. She has exhibited her work in Canada, the United States, and internationally. Please see her website for more information: https://www.studiohcanada.ca
Instagram – @hjbergstrom
What a gift you are giving Heidi!
I’m heading up to Salt Springs on Monday! My sister and her husband had an older boat, so we will be exploring the islands.
Thank you Jane!! sorry I wasn’t here at that time – let us know next time and come for a visit.