Abbotsford Downtown Art & Music Activation Practicum

The Abbotsford Downtown Business Association (ADBA) is seeking a creative and community-minded student to support the development of a Downtown Art & Music Activation initiative.

This practicum will focus on identifying opportunities to enhance the cultural vibrancy of downtown Abbotsford through public art and live music programming. The student will help map potential locations for murals, public art installations, and live music performances, while exploring ways to bring more artistic and cultural activity into the downtown core.

Working in collaboration with community partners such as The Reach Gallery Museum, Tourism Abbotsford, local artists, musicians, and downtown businesses, the student will assess potential mural walls and public spaces, identify suitable locations for small live music performances, and help curate a preliminary list of local artists and musicians interested in participating in future programming. The outcome of this practicum will be a visual and strategic map of potential art and music activation sites, along with recommendations that could support future programming and partnerships.

This practicum is ideal for a student passionate about arts and culture in public spaces. The ideal candidate is curious, creative, and interested in exploring how art and music can contribute to a vibrant downtown environment. This position requires a student with:

·       Interest in arts, culture, or community placemaking

·       Strong organizational and research skills

·       Ability to engage with artists, musicians, and community stakeholders

·       Creative thinking and ability to imagine how spaces can be activated through art and music

·       Strong written communication skills for documenting findings and recommendations

·       Ability to work independently while collaborating with community partners