The City of Edmonton has announced that Métis artist Carmen Miller will be the next Indigenous Artist-in-Residence.
Miller was named the fifth artist for the program and will be working out of Ferrier Garage, an Edmonton Transit Service facility in southeast Edmonton, for the next year, where she can work on her artwork, share that work with Edmontonians, and connect with communities.
“I’m looking forward to spending my year exploring and bringing alive the traditional clothing of the Métis people,” said Miller in a statement. “Through research and careful craftsmanship, I will also use different methods of adornment on these pieces, showcasing the beautiful culture of the Métis Nation. I’m excited!”
Miller specializes in Métis floral design, beadwork, and the intricate art of moose and caribou hair tufting. She taught herself how to bead at the age of eight, and now teaches across Alberta and in northern and eastern Canada.
“This residency creates more than a workspace. It creates room for Indigenous artists to shape how art, culture and community are experienced in Edmonton,” said Krystin Flierl, Director, Indigenous Relations Office. “By supporting Carmen’s work and making City space available for Indigenous artistic practice, the residency puts the City’s commitments to truth, reconciliation and healing into action.”
Edmontonians will be able to check out Miller’s work on the City of Edmonton’s website.
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