Maple Ridge ACT Transition
As of January 1, 2026, the City of Maple Ridge will assume responsibility for operating the ACT Arts Centre and Theatre from the Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Arts Council. Our intention is to maintain all existing bookings that had previously been arranged. As we receive information from the Arts Council, City staff will be reaching out directly to clients with scheduled exhibitions, performances, and events to confirm their bookings and ensure a smooth transition. Supporting artists and the performing arts is a priority for the City. We are committed to working collaboratively with our community to provide a stable and inclusive environment for creativity to thrive as we move into this next chapter for the ACT. Please reach out to theact@mapleridge.ca if you have been impacted by a cancellation or would like further information.
About Artist in Residence (AiR)
The Artist in Residence Program (AiR) provides an opportunity for artists to create arts-based community engagement through projects and activities that have a meaningful impact to residents of all ages and abilities, in exchange for live-work studio housing. The program's purpose is to enhance community cultural development and pride of place by activating and animating neighbourhoods, public facilities, and parks through programming and community engagement activities that focus on topics of interest to our community.
The residencies are based on terms of approximately three years. In exchange for a minimum number of hours of community engagement programs and activities in approved project(s), artists are offered a lease for the space at no charge to be used only as an active live-work studio and house. The Artist in Residence Program (AiR) is supported through the Maple Ridge Public Art Steering Committee and operated by Recreation Services.
Interested in opportunities to become an Artist in Residence?
There are no current opportunities at this time.