November 2025 • Grades 10 to 12
This November, AFK is
excited to offer an Artist-in-Residence program for senior art students,
providing an opportunity to work for two school days at the AFK studios
with artist Sean Karemaker. The AFK Artist-in-Residence programs provide
vital skills training and the necessary dedicated time and focus that
gives young artists the rare opportunity to immerse themselves in
creativity and art making. During two school days, senior art students
who are nominated by their school will work with professional cartoonist, Sean Karemaker.
Sean Karemaker Biography
Sean Karemaker is known for his unique form of panoramic, sequential art stories that take various forms, including graphic novels, paintings, dioramas and virtual reality. Informed by an extensive background in 3D Video Games Production and Graphic Design, His work is an intersection of personal expression in storytelling and cutting edge technology.
Sean has authored two graphic novels and his published work has been recognized by The Shuster Awards 2018, Best American Comics 2018, CBC’s Best Canadian Comics 2018, and the Alcuin Society Book Design Awards. Sean’s graphic sensibility translates to unique, immersive public art projects and he has been commissioned by the Vancouver Opera, Vancouver General Hospital and The Vancouver Airport.
