Artist In Residence
The artist in residence program is an exciting opportunity for regional artists to showcase both their work and their talent by making art in-person at the gallery.
The artist in residence creates a studio in real time where visitors can meet them, watch them create, learn about their process, and purchase their work.
The monthly residences are available through application to the gallery with a submission of a CV and 5 images of work.
For more information on how to become an artist in residence, please contact info@artgalleryofgeorgina.ca
Please welcome our Artist in Residence for August 2026 - Leslie Bertin
Artist Biography:
Leslie Bertin is a Canadian visual artist from Newmarket Ontario who explores the medium of ink on canvas and paper. Bertin's work is inspired from the world around her, they are emotionally charged and rooted in capturing light and movement. She creates images that are a visual translation of emotion portrayed through light, colour, form, pattern and movement. She uses art to communicate without words, and tells story through colour. Bertin's pieces are full of nuance and portray the ebb and flow of rhythmical fluid patterns of coming and going, decline and regrowth. Her process is organic as she pushes the boundaries and possibilities of inks. Deceptive in their simplicity, people come to Bertin’s artwork with their own experiences and draw their own opinions on what they see.
Bertin studied theatre at the University of Windsor, National Theatre School and is the Founder and current president of the Newmarket Group of Artists. She has just founded a Arts and Culture publication titled “echo”. It is published three times a year and each issue revolves around a theme. Having been involved in the arts her entire life, her contributions continually play a part in creating an inclusive arts community
Artist Statement:
Leslie is thrilled to be at the Art Gallery of Georgina for the second time in the artist’s residency! Leslie plans to work on bigger work that space in her home studio does not allow. She will continue to work in ink, both acrylic and alcohol ink to create pieces for the upcoming Newmarket Group of Artists ArtWalk in October. She will also be inviting other artists into the space to create with her. A group or individual artists will visit once a week (usually a Wednesday or Thursday) and either collaborate or work on individual projects. Thank you to the Art Gallery of Georgina for providing this opportunity!
Leslie Bertin - lesliebertinart.ca