Arsene Arcand
Arsene Arcand is the city’s fourth person to hold the Indigenous Artist-in-Residence.
Arsene is a stone carver and visual artist whose work is grounded in cultural teachings passed down from his grandfather, spiritual leader and hereditary chief Arsene Joseph Arcand Sr., and his uncle, acclaimed sculptor Leo W. Arcand. His art is a reflection of kinship, ceremony, and a deep respect for the spirit of each stone. His residency is an act of cultural presence and celebration – building community through story, art, and ancestral connections.
Arcand spoke with 89.3 the Raven on his goals for the future of his new position, and what he hopes for the most!
Here, Arcand shares some Insightful Advice on how to personally reach your goals, and what it means to be given the right opportunity.
You can find some of Arcand’s work can be found at the Bear Claw Gallery in Edmonton and the Avens Gallery in Canmore, Alta.
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