Damien Scott

The DMG is thrilled to be working with Damien Scott as the 2023/2024 Indigenous Youth Artist-in-Residence. Now in its sixth year, the program aims to support and deepen the practice of a young Indigenous artist, help with building relationships within the art community, and open up possibilities around post-secondary education.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Damien Scott is a Plains Cree/Saulteaux screenwriter and filmmaker from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan (Treaty Six). After relocating to Toronto, he enrolled in the acting program at the Toronto Film School. He is currently focusing on his debut film Poortrait. In his work, Scott focuses on emphasizing symbolism and surrealism while grounding the projects in reality. He seeks to challenge audiences, opting to “disturb the comfortable and comfort the disturbed”. Scott will continue growing his craft through independent methods, and the collaborative opportunities and connections offered through the Indigenous Youth Artist-in-Residence program.

ABOUT THE RESIDENCY

The Indigenous Youth Artist-in-Residence Program is a collaboration between the Doris McCarthy Gallery and 7th Generation Image Makers (a program of Native Child and Family Services of Toronto), supported by the University of Toronto Scarborough Department of Arts, Culture and Media. The program aims to support the practice of a young Indigenous artist by offering paid studio time, professional development opportunities, and mentorship by Doris McCarthy Gallery staff, U of T Scarborough faculty and professional artists, as well as the opportunity to audit a course at the University of Toronto Scarborough and access other University resources (facilities, events, staff & faculty).