Artists can show off their finest work

FILE - This is a Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017, file photo of Sotheby's auction house staff as they pose for photographers with Austrian artist Gustav Klimt's "Bauerngarten (Blumengarten)" during a photocall at their premises in London. The exuberant floral landscape by Gustav Klimt has sold at auction for almost 48 million pounds _ the third-highest price ever paid for an artwork in Europe. "Bauerngarten (Flower Garden)" went under the hammer for 47.9 million ($59.3 million) at Sotheby's in London. Sotheby's Europe chairwoman Helena Newman said the painting was "one of the artist's greatest masterpieces ever to come to auction." (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File)

Local artists are being given three opportunities to show off their finest artwork within the region.

“Local artwork plays an important role in our region’s cultural landscape,” said Mayor Melissa Blake. “I encourage residents of all ages to take advantage of these programs and really showcase their skills and talents to our community.”

Artist in Residency

The Artist in Residency program is still accepting applications. Under mentor/artist Elisabeth Belliveau, eight artists will be selected to participate in the AIR program. The program not only offers free studio space at the Keyano Theatre and Arts Centre, and art supplies, but the eight selected will get the chance to present their work at a final exhibition.

The deadline to apply for the Artist in Residency program is Friday, April 7, at 4:00 p.m. For more information on the program, and to read Belliveau’s biography, head to Artist in Residency.

Street Banner Program

As Canada celebrates their 150th birthday this year, the RMWB is inviting residents to submit their Canada 150! design for the annual street banner contest.

A panel of judges within our community will select five pieces of artwork that will be featured on municipal street banners on Franklin Avenue and Thickwood Boulevard.

The deadline to apply your Canada 150 design is Friday, April 7, at 4:00 p.m. For more information on the program, including guidelines, visit Canada 150!.

Graffiti Abatement Mural

Proposals are being accepted for annual Graffiti Abatement Mural Program. The mural this year is planned to be at the Timberlea Community Park.

The program which began in 2012, aims to deter graffiti, while also showing off public art for the community.

Applications for the Graffiti Abatement Mural will be accepted until Thursday, April 27, at 4:00 p.m. Find more information at Graffiti Abatement Mural Program.