Artist in Residence Program
We are happy to announce a new collaboration with the Westfield Memorial Library to offer an artist in residence program for the Westfield Art Association. The first residency will start on May 1, 2024 and will run through July 31, 2024. The second residency will start on November 1, 2024 and run through January 31, 2025. A committee of members from the Westfield Art Association and the Westfield Memorial Library selects the artist in residence.
The Artist in Residence will participate in three workshops at the Library:
(1) A demonstration of how they create their art and an explanation of their creative process;
(2) A hands on teaching session for library patrons that they lead where members of the public can create their own art; and
(3) An “Artist Spotlight” interview session where the artist in residence sshare their passion for creating art with the public.
All of the above workshops will take place at the library and will be free to the public. The Artist in Residence must complete all three workshops to be eligible for the benefits.
The benefits of the Artist in Residence program are many, including:
(1) a stipend of $2,250 paid to the artist at the end of the residence if all program requirements are met;
(2) A dedicated wall to display the artist’s works of art created during the residency that will be for sale;
(3) Publicity from the Westfield Art Association and the Westfield Memorial Library about the Artist in Residence and links to the artist’s website or social media platforms; and
(4) An end of residency reception to celebrate the work of the artist and introduce you to those who appreciate art.
The attachment below contains all of the details of the program.
Kiyanna Lawrence: November 1, 2024 to January 31, 2025
Kiyanna Lawrence will be the Artist in Residence at the Westfield Memorial Library from November 1, 2024 to January 31, 2025. We are so excited that her residency has a theme of “Embrace Your Inner Child.” Kiyanna will be at the library working on her beautiful artwork every Wednesday and Saturday.
The first public event is on November 8, 2024 at 6:30 pm where Darrin Owens will host a “Meet the Artist” interview with Kiyanna live in the meeting room at the library.
Please see more information about Kiyanna and her residency below:
Jennifer Wilner: May 1, 2024 to July 31, 2024
Jennifer Wilner was the artist in residence at the Westfield Memorial Library from May 1, 2024 to July 31, 2024. Her residency was a great success. Please see details about Jennifer below.
