Jasmine Piper
Grant Program Specialist
Jasmine Piper is an artist and arts administrator based in Mohkinsstsis (also known as Calgary), with family ties spanning across the prairies—from Cold Lake First Nations to Peace River County. For the past five years she has been working with Artist-Run Centres and artist-led initiatives to lead and support artistic programming including events and exhibitions. Piper aspires to find ways to sharpen her skills as a drum maker, fisherwoman and bead artist. Her practice includes researching decolonization, laughing with friends and exploring reconnection to her Nehiyaw, Métis and denesuline ancestors by connecting with the supernatural. Aliens, magic and medicine are common themes played with throughout her work.
This artistic practice is intertwined with a passion for supporting fellow artists, community members and arts organizers by collaborating with them to create equitable programming and opportunities.
