Creatives in Residence
Serving our creative communities
The Creatives in Residence is a flexible residency that allows different types of creative professionals to share their expertise with Library patrons. The residents share knowledge that is often otherwise underrepresented in our communities.
The resident is in office July 15 – September 13.
Meet Mackenzie
2025 Textile Artist in Residence
Mackenzie Kelly-Frère is an artist, educator, and academic living in Moh'kinstsis, Calgary, Canada. He has written about textiles, exhibits his textile work internationally, and has taught textile techniques for nearly 30 years. He is currently an Associate Professor at the Alberta University of the Arts.
Book a one-on-one consultation
The Textile Artist in Residence is available to consult with anyone interested in textile arts and techniques.
Recommended reads from the Textile Artist in Residence
Check out this list of books recommended by Mackenzie.