Explore your creativity with the University of Calgary's Archival Residency Project in 2026. Engage with the Melvin Crump fonds and produce original work in various formats.

This residency invites current undergraduate or graduate students to work closely with Archives & Special Collections at the University of Calgary. You'll receive mentorship from the Music Archivist and Access Services Director while exploring themes such as Black history in Alberta and community storytelling. The experience offers hands-on opportunities to develop archival research skills and create impactful artistic responses.

Key Responsibilities:
• Engage deeply with the Melvin Crump fonds materials
• Produce original scholarly or creative work
• Collaborate with university archivists for guidance




• Participate in discussions about archival research
• Create educational or multimedia projects for public programming

Requirements:
• Current student at the University of Calgary
• Interest in archival research and creative practice
• Willingness to engage with community history topics
• Submission of work samples and project proposal
• Encourage applications from diverse communities

Communicate historical narratives, engage with archival materials, and innovate your artistic vision in this unique University of Calgary residency.
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📌 Archival Residency for Students at Calgary (Alberta)
🏢 University of Calgary
📍 Alberta