Artists In Residence
2026
Bill Taylor
Toronto, Ontario Canada
February 2026
Bill Taylor is a Toronto-based producer, writer, and director whose work spans feature documentaries, doc-series, scripted film, and television. His producing credits include Antidiva: The Carole Pope Confessions (CBC, Telefilm, Rogers, Ontario Creates) and Secrets of the Bunny Ranch (A&E). As a filmmaker, he wrote, directed, and produced the feature Don’t Get Killed in Alaska and the acclaimed short Silver Road, which screened at more than 30 international festivals, has over 3 million views on YouTube, and aired on CBC and MTV Logo. His scripts have been recognized by TIFF Studio, the Austin Film Festival, The Red List, and other major competitions, while his directing has been supported by the National Screen Institute, the Canada Council for the Arts, and the Ontario Arts Council. Blending a sharp producing sensibility with a writer-director’s creative vision, Taylor is committed to telling emotionally resonant, socially conscious stories across genres and platforms.
Rouzbeh Delijani
California, USA
November 2025 - March 2026
Rouz is a classical oil painter working in portraiture, figures, and landscapes. His work combines realism with a touch of impressionism, focusing on themes of connection, truth, and everyday human experience.
Patrizia DiDiomete
Vancouver, BC, Canada
January - February 2026
Patti’s interest in art began when she moved to Vancouver Island to pursue her counselling career. She studied art at North Island College and mentored with several established local artists. Her exploration of materials in clay, stone, metal, concrete, paint, and canvas has resulted in the creation of sculpture and paintings which emphasize form and colour. DiDiomete works intuitively and expressively.
Sara Thorn
Melbourne , Australia
January 2026
Sara Thorn is an artist and designer, originally from Melbourne, Australia. Working across diverse mediums. Her ongoing exploration of the intersections between mythology, dreamscapes, divine feminine archetypes, and visual storytelling is through painting and textile-based media. Previously known for her work as a textile and fashion designer, Sara has exhibited internationally and conducted workshops globally on creativity and the sacred arts.
2025
Kharma Lindsey and Martin Rascon
Arizona, USA
November 2025
Kharma Lindsey is a drum builder, sound carrier, and sacred vocalist whose art bridges ceremony, creativity, and community healing. Living in the Four Corners region of the United States, she crafts ceremonial drums, rattles, and instruments using ethically sourced hides, bone, fur, and natural elements — each piece born as a living ally for prayer, rhythm, and transformation. She will be crafting and creating with local materials during the November stay at Allende Arts Center along with a hands on workshop for self crafting!
As a licensed Psilocybin educator for Emerald Valley Institute, licensed by the State of Oregon, Kharma weaves her artistry into her healing practice, using interactive, community based art, sound, and vibration as vital tools for psychedelic integration. Her offerings guide individuals and groups in transforming expanded-state experiences into embodied wisdom through drumming, chanting, writing and somatic connections. These immersive workshops will be offered here on Sundays during November 2025.
Kharma co-creates Embodied Alchemy - breathwork and sound immersions, with her beloved Martin Rascon, an Outdoor Educator and coach.
Together, they blend music, breath, somatic expression, and movement into immersive journeys that release trauma and awaken creative potential. Together they weave the fabrics of community and deepen communal belonging across the globe. Their life’s work reflect a devotion to sacred expression, ancestral remembrance, and the integration of spirit into everyday life.
During their stay this November, they will host Sunday full day workshops and will be crafting a new line of instruments with local materials. They can be found in the afternoon/evenings at the Allende Arts Space, so come by and say hello! View Workshops
Roanne Kolvenbach
New York, USA
October 2025
Roanne Kolvenbach is a writer, sewist, designer, voter and optimist. In January of 2025 she rented out her apartment and said goodbye to her family, to spend the year wandering the world, traveling between art residencies. In October she landed here, at Allende Arts Space for the month, and the magic of San Miguel de Allende took hold. She spends four mornings a week at a local ceramics studio, and the afternoons working on a memoir about her mother’s recent death. “San Miguel opens your heart.”
Purposefully blurring the boundary between art and commerce, Roanne's sculptures, objects, and jewelry have been exhibited in the United States at over 200 galleries, boutiques and department stores. She's taught at Parsons School of Design in New York City and is a recurring workshop instructor at the Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill. Her favorite days are spent early in the morning on the beach with her dog, and in the evening grilling sourdough and tomatoes for her kids to eat with fresh mozzarella and a little basil.
