Resident & Studio Artists

Resident Artist

jaz papadopoulos (they/them) is an interdisciplinary artist and educator who is a writer, and works in video, performance, and installation. Originally from Treaty 1 territory, they currently reside on unceded Syilx lands, where they teach Creative Writing at Okanagan College. They hold an MFA from the University of British Columbia, and is an alumnus of the Lambda Literary and the Carae Open School.

Resident Artist

Salinger Snarf (he/him) is a graduate of the Emily Carr School of Art & Design. They have worked as a community-engaged artist, a youth worker, tattoo artist, and operator of the Furhouse Textiles Workshop in downtown Vernon. Salinger’s goal as a community-engaged artist is to continue building relationships through a partnership with the Caetani Centre to create immersive, unique, and accessible programs.

Studio Artist

Gabrielle Strong (she/her) is a full-time studio artist and part-time art instructor at the Vernon Community Art Centre. A graduate of Emily Carr University, her practice is split between painting, ceramics and public art.

Originally from Vancouver, Gabrielle originally came to Vernon as the first Caetani ceramic artist-in-residence in 2015, which ultimately led her to make the Okanagan her home permanently. Following her residency, she coordinated the Caetani AiR program, further solidifying her connection to the Centre. Her paintings are represented by Gallery Merrick, Ashdale Gallery and PXP Contemporary. 

www.gabriellestrong.com 

Studio Artist

Resident Artist