The ASA Presents 2026 Artist in Residence: Sarah Almquist

The Alberta Society of Artists is pleased to present our creative residency exhibition for 2026, featuring the work of Alberta artist Sarah Almquist.

Throughout her residency, Sarah will explore using rest and relaxation as a form of protest and examine how that practice can exist within an institution. Her work highlights various artists who engage in this sort of practice as inspiration, while exploring how she practices self-care and how to bring creativity into everyday life separate from commercialized or monetized art.

Alongside these concepts, an interactive workshop portion continues community engagement with a dedicated focus on mindfulness and crafting. This directly complements her newly launched social craft club, which focuses on the joy of hyperfixations, prioritizing time to craft, and immersing oneself within the activity.