Apply to be a Maker-in-Residence

Makers-in-Residence should be passionate about making/creating, skilled in teaching and mentoring, and excited to work with people of all backgrounds and abilities.  This is a teaching residency that focuses on the Maker sharing their craft with library users during their term. 

Activities 

The MiR works approximately 18 hours a week to plan and deliver public programs based on their personal expertise and creative work. The MiR mentors and teaches community members of various skill levels through their public drop-in programs and registered workshops. They have access to ideaMILL equipment and library staff assistance. 

During their residency, the MiR acts as a mentor for library users who want to develop new skills or hone existing ones.  The MiR creates and leads programs, with a program schedule that includes:

  • Weekly, scheduled drop-in open studio hours (3-hour x 3 times/week) in the ideaMILL 
    • Prospective schedule:
      • Tuesdays 4:00-7:00 PM
      • Wednesdays 1:00-4:00 PM
      • Thursdays 4:00-7:00 PM
  • Five (5) scheduled workshops during their term (minimum of 2 hours each) teaching their skillset to participants. Each workshop is a single, not cumulative, experience. 
  • An introductory workshop to introduce the MiR to the library community.

Schedules for the MiR are defined at the start of the term, in collaboration with library staff. The MiR should have availability on a mixture of day, evening, and weekend times. Successful applicants will require a police information check at their expense. 

Each MiR receives a stipend of $16,000 for the 18-week term and a budget of up to $2,500 for supplies for use during library drop-in programs and workshops. The MiR will create the supply budget, then source and purchase the supplies from local vendors.

Other programming opportunities that may arise with this residency include programming for library staff professional development, working with the WPL Writer-in-Residence, media interviews, and creating displays and promotional materials for the residency.

The role of the library 

Collaboration will be ongoing between the MiR and library staff during the term. The library will provide access to the ideaMILL for studio time on a mutually agreeable schedule and library staff will: 

  • Provide support to the MiR including in the planning and delivery of workshops  
  • Publish the drop-in studio and scheduled workshops to the online Programs & Events calendar 
  • Take registration for scheduled workshops 
  • Create marketing materials including social media 
  • Ensure copies of workshop handouts, activity guides, etc., are made and available for workshop participants 
  • Reserve technology as needed for use at scheduled drop-in programs and workshops

Please note: There is no dedicated studio space available for the MiR but there is usable space for working and storing materials.

Ready to Apply?

Interested makers must apply for the 2027 residencies online through the form below. Deadline to apply is Monday, November 9, 2026.

 

We value diversity in our workplace. Indigenous peoples, women, racialized peoples, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ peoples and Newcomers are encouraged to apply. Former Makers-in-Residence are eligible to apply. City of Winnipeg staff are not eligible to apply. 

For additional questions about the opportunity and application process, please contact us. 

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