Creatives at Work Artist Residency | Cassie Paine
We’re excited to welcome Cassie Paine as the second Artist-in-Residence in our Creatives at Work program. Cassie will spend six weeks at The Walkerville Brewery during July and August, creating new work inspired by her experience of the brewery, its heritage, and community. As part of the Creatives at Work Artist Residency, Cassie is hosting a special Open Studio Day on Saturday, August 23rd, from 1 pM to 3 PM, with an Artist Q&A at 3 PM, offering a deeper look at her practice and how the residency has shaped her work.
The residency will conclude with an Exhibition at ArtSpeak Gallery, on display August 26 – 30. A public Drop- In Plaster Workshop will take place from 1-5pm on Tuesday August 26th and Reception Friday, August 29th from 5-8pm!
Check back in to this page for progress photos, reflections, and event announcements as Cassie’s residency unfolds!
ABOUT
Cassie Paine
Cassie Paine is a sculpture/installation artist and printmaker. Her work reflects on the economic precarity of post-industrial cities; investigating urban planning strategies, systems in place to control automotive and pedestrian traffic, and distinctions between public and private places.
Paine completed her MFA at Concordia University (2024) and holds a BFA with distinction from OCAD University (2018). She has presented her work in solo and group exhibitions across Ontario and Quebec. In addition to making, Paine is a passionate educator who has worked as an instructor at Concordia University, NSCAD University, and Atelier La Coulée.
The Walkerville Brewery
The Walkerville Brewery is a place of heritage and community, the brewery uses traditional handcrafted methods to create small batch beer to people across Ontario. The Walkerville Brewery strives to bring together the local community through events, festivals, fundraisers, and shared love of beer.
525 Argyle Rd, Windsor, ON
OPEN STUDIOS
August 23rd 1-3:30pm – The Walkerville Brewery
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EXHIBITION
something produced by or as if by brewing
August 26th – 30th – ArtSpeak Gallery
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WORKSHOP
Plaster Mould Making
August 26th, 1-5pm – ArtSpeak Gallery
Join Cassie for a beginner-friendly workshop where you’ll learn the basics of mould making using Plaster of Paris. During the workshop, you will learn how to identify undercuts, sculpt a small model, and make a one-part mould. Afterward, you’ll be able to use your mould to create casts in plaster, wax, or even concrete!
