Marr Residence

For some years now I've been fortunate to be the Artist-in-Residence for a heritage property in Saskatoon known as the Marr Residence. Build in 1883, this modest house is the oldest building in Saskatoon still on its original foundation. It's half a block from my home in the historic neighbourhood of Nutana.

As Artist-in-Residence the Marr Board of Directors provides me with a lovely office space where I do most of my creative work. It's a place I can go to get away from my home "business" office, the phone/internet, and domestic chores to actually do some thinking and reading. What a privilege it is to have "a room of one's own."

I, in turn, pay a nominal rent and organize a few workshops each year as part of the Marr's service to the community. It has been a great opportunity for me to test out some ideas. For example, The Creative Life, Effective Readings, and Paul Anka Workshops were all developed through my association with the Marr.

Workshops for the 2007/8 year have not yet been announced.