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A Creative Community for Working Artists

Braid Studios provides professional working studio spaces for artists who want more than just four walls. Our studios are designed for artists who value community, mentorship, and opportunities to grow their creative practice.

Founded by artist Susan L. Greig, Braid Studios has grown into one of the largest independent artist studio communities outside Vancouver. Today the studios are home to more than 30 artists working across a wide range of disciplines including painting, textiles, sculpture, illustration, photography, and mixed media.

Artists join Braid not only for the space, but for the opportunity to work within an active and supportive creative environment.

Braid Studios offers more than studio space — it provides community, mentorship, and professional resources designed to support artists at every stage of their practice.

Professional Artist Listing & Promotion

Each resident artist receives a listing on the Braid Studios website with links to their website and social media. When a new artist joins the studios, we generally introduce them publicly through our social media channels. Our goal is to amplify the work happening within the studios and help artists reach wider audiences.

Resident artists who share their work and activities regularly on social media, even things happening outside of the studio, will receive some promotion.

Mentorship & Career Support

Artists at Braid Studios have access to mentorship with Susan L. Greig, founder of Braid Studios and a working artist with over a decade of experience building creative communities.

• Mentorship may include guidance on:
• Business and career planning
• Pricing artwork and developing sustainable income streams
• Preparing for exhibitions and open studio events
• Participating in the New Westminster Cultural Crawl
• Portfolio development and goal setting

Many artists join Braid not only for the studio space, but for the opportunity to grow their practice within a knowledgeable and supportive environment.

Artist Discounts & Industry Connections

Because of the size of the Braid Studios community, we are able to work with suppliers and service providers to secure discounts and professional services that individual artists may not normally have access to.

These include:

• Discounted professional canvases delivered directly to the studio
• Preferred pricing on art materials and supplies (in development) with major suppliers such as Winsor & Newton and Liquitex and Royal Talens
• Referrals to trusted photographers, printers, website builders, graphic designers, and other creative professionals

We only recommend businesses we have worked with and trust-people who have consistently supported our artists and our community.

Community & Studio Gatherings

Braid Studios is home to a diverse group of artists working in many disciplines. Throughout the year, the entire studio community gathers for potluck breakfasts and open studio events, creating opportunities for artists to connect, share ideas, and support one another.

These gatherings are often where collaborations, exhibitions, and creative partnerships begin.

Workshop & Event Space Access

Resident artists receive discounted access to Braid Studios workshop and event spaces. These spaces can be used for:

• Teaching workshops
• Hosting artist talks
• Small exhibitions or launches
• Creative gatherings and demonstrations

These spaces allow artists to expand their practice beyond the studio walls.