This month, the library is welcoming two new Bubbler Artists-in- Residence. This program, made possible with support from the foundation, aims to connect artists to the community and offer teaching resources for artists to open a public space to create.
Previous Artist-in-Residence TetraPAKMAN wrapped up his term in March, using climate as a focal point for workshops and exhibitions throughout his residency. Now, we welcome National Velvet and Ellie Braun!
Ellie Braun is a midwest-based artist whose work focuses on craft, textile, and home decoration. For her residency at Pinney Library, she’ll be creating art with an emphasis on textiles, fiber and stitching, jewelry making, beading, and drawing.
National Velvet will serve as Artist-in-Residence at Central Library. In their art practice, National Velvet sees cakes as vessels for storytelling. Cakes often hold a memory, a moment in time, a relationship, and they are fascinated by how objects can carry meaning beyond their form. They have already created two non-edible cakes as part of the library’s 150th celebration.
We are so excited to welcome these artists to the library. Learn more about the Artist-in- Residence program and check out upcoming events and workshops on the Bubbler website.