Introducing the New MiR Mentors in Residence Cohort 6

Cohort 6 Duration
January - December, 2026

Application Opens

January 5th, 2026

We are excited to announce that our new MiR (Mentors in Residence) cohort 6 will run from January 5, 2026, through December 2026.

Applications will become available on January 5, 2026, and you’ll have the opportunity to connect with a mentor for personalized, tailored support to help you achieve your professional goals.

Meet Our Inspiring New Cohort of Mentors

We are proud to introduce the talented arts professionals who make up our newest MiR (Mentors in Residence) cohort. Each mentor brings a wealth of experience and a passion for supporting the creative growth of newcomer and immigrant arts professionals across Alberta.

Jimmy Lo — Filmmaker, Film Educator, and Film Festival Curator
Monica Joshi — Arts Administrator, Writer, and Educator
Russell Thomas — Painter and Co-Owner of Birdsong Studios
Dr. Viktoria Grynenko — Multi-Faceted Violinist

Our mentors are committed to sharing their knowledge, insights, and resources to help guide you on your artistic and professional journey.

Learn more about the MiR, our mentors, and the areas of support they offer here.