The Jasper Pop-Up Village is a temporary marketplace for businesses affected by the 2024 wildfire. It gives them a place to operate while their permanent locations are being rebuilt. The Village offers lots with power and water for small modular units, trailers, or shipping containers. This helps businesses reopen quickly, keep staff working, and serve the community.
Businesses participating include:
- Vicious Cycles
- Coco's Cafe
- Rockaboo Mountain Adventures
- Lynn's Place
- Andaaz Indian Cuisine
- Maligne Raft Tours
- Jasper Motorcycle Tours - call 780-931-6100 for reservations!
 | Artist's StudioApril 2025 – October 2027 The Artist Studio is part of the Pop-Up Village. This program provides a place for artists to:
Approved artists can book the studio weekly or monthly until they return to their original space, secure another, or until October 2027. For questions, contact: rbaroudi@jasper-alberta.ca |
Eligibility Criteria:
The application form can be found here. To qualify for participation in the Artist Studio, applicants must meet all the following criteria:
Who can apply?
You must be an active, established resident artist of Jasper before July 22, 2024 and meet at least one of these:
- Lost a brick-and-mortar studio in the wildfire
- Lost a gallery or display venue in the wildfire
- Lost works of art in the wildfire
Insurance requirements
All participants must have at least $2 million liability insurance, naming the Municipality of Jasper as an additional insured.
What activities are allowed?
You may use the studio for:
- Creating, exhibiting, and selling artwork
- Art classes, workshops, or demonstrations
- Community or public art events
All activities must:
- Be suitable for a general family audience
- Follow safety rules and municipal bylaws
Program duration and booking
Period | Booking Options | Notes |
May – October | Weekly bookings, can extend if next week is available | Flexible but fair access for all artists |
November – April | Monthly bookings | Extended bookings allowed depending on availability |
Until Studio Reopening/Alternative Space | As needed | Ends when original or new studio is available, or October 2027 |
What’s expected from artists
Participating artists must:
- Pay studio rental fee and security deposit
- Follow all terms of the Artist Studio Rental Agreement, including:
- Safety, environmental, and bylaw rules
- Noise and nuisance limits
- Restrictions on hazardous activities and materials
- Cooperation with other Pop-Up Village participants
- Keep the studio and surrounding area in good condition and return it to its original state