Artist in Residence Katie Sheader: August 5 - November 8, 2024
Katie uses digital drawing and recycled book collage to create art that expresses her love for animals with a style informed by her interest in heraldry. She values re-use and conservation; themes reflected in her subjects, processes, and media. From river dolphins to cactus cats, her work features a variety of endangered animals alongside creatures from fantasy and folklore. She can be found online at Pangolin Knight Art.
Programs:
Artist Essentials: A Guide to Vending at Markets & Conventions
Artist in Residence Katie Sheader will share her essential dos and don'ts for artists and small art businesses at conventions. Discover tips on finding conventions, application processes, connecting with manufacturers, and more!
5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Monday, August 12 Central Library Mesa Community Room
Collaborative Collage
Artist in Residence Katie Sheader will teach participants to use custom-stained papers to create mini collages on wood panels. Panels will be pieced together throughout Katie’s residency to construct a community art piece celebrating iconic local flora and fauna! No experience necessary and supplies are included. Registration required.
5:30 pm to 7 pm Monday, August 19, Central Library Monument Community Room
5:30 pm to 7 pm Wednesday, August 21, Clifton Branch Library Mt. Garfield Community Room
5 pm to 6:30 pm Wednesday, August 28, Fruita Branch Library Idea Lab
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Wednesday, September 4, Palisade Branch Library Community Room
5:30 pm to 7 pm Monday, September 9, Central Library Monument Community Room
DIY Comic Book Buttons
Join Artist in Residence Katie Sheader at the Comic Con Art Reception to recycle comic book panels into incredible pin-back buttons. Supplies included.
3 pm to 4 pm Saturday, September 14, Central Library Community Room
Preschool STEAM: Recycled Book Collage Cats and Dogs
Explore collage making with Artist in Residence Katie Sheader using recycled book pages and cute dog and cat templates!
9:30 am and 10:30 am Friday, September 27, Central Library Community Room
Creating Seamless Patterns in Photoshop
Learn to create seamless tiling patterns using Photoshop with Artist in Residence Katie Sheader. Patterns can be used for custom wallpapers, fabrics, videogame design, and more. Basic computer literacy is a prerequisite skill. Registration required.
5:30 pm - 7 pm Wednesday, October 9, 970West Studio
5:30 pm - 7 pm Monday, November 4, 970West Studio
Stylus to Screen: An Introduction to Digital Drawing
Join Artist in Residence Katie Sheader for an introduction to creating digital art using a stylus, display tablet, and Photoshop. Basic computer literacy is a prerequisite skill. Registration required.
5:30 pm - 7 pm Monday, October 21, 970West Studio
5:30 pm - 7 pm Wednesday, November 20, 970West Studio
Artist in Residence Meet and Greet
Fridays 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. (starting August 9 through November 8, excluding September 20) at the 970West Studio 502 Ouray Ave.
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About the Artist in Residence (AIR) Program
Mesa County Libraries provides studio space in the 970West Studio through the Artist In Residence Program. Artists are encouraged to use this fourteen-week residency as an opportunity for growth and development while engaging with the community.
The Artist in Residence program aims to support the endeavors of our local artists who connect and engage the community with a variety of arts. Selected artists will receive a $2000 stipend courtesy of the Mesa County Libraries Foundation. Artists will have studio space to hone and focus their creative talents while sharing their expertise and skills with the community through scheduled presentations or workshops at the library.
Eligibility
Artists 18 years of age and older, residing in Mesa County, CO, and with a valid library card may apply. Artists selected for this program are at all stages in their careers and work in one or more of the following media: drawing, painting, fiber arts, sculpture, photography, video, music, fiction and nonfiction writing, and poetry. Artists working in other mediums are encouraged to apply and will be considered based on limitations of the studio. Applicants will be required to undergo a background check.
Selection Criteria
● Ability to teach and conduct workshops or presentations
● Readiness to engage with and benefit from the residency experience
● Artistic expression
● Dates of previous artists of similar items or topics
● Special needs, costs, or requests associated with space use or workshops
● Overall community interest
● Historical prominence or significance of the artist’s work
● Relevance to library programs
Process
Applications generally open up during the Fall and will be posted at the top of this page. Residencies will be determined by the Art Committee members and additional library staff. All application materials must be submitted by the posted deadline. Work samples will be reviewed based on their technical aspects, and final residency selections will be determined by an interview process.
Artist’s Responsibility
While in the 970West Studio, Artists in Residence are expected to comply with the Library’s Code of Conduct. Additionally, each resident is expected to:
- Work with library staff to provide at least three library programs offered during his/her residency.
- Occupy the studio a minimum of six hours per week. A minimum of two of the six hours must be scheduled open studio time for community engagement.
- Provide a short presentation to the MCL Foundation Board about his/her residency.
- Allow the library to provide the following for its online catalog:
- A photograph (taken by staff, in the studio or at a library program) of the artist at work
- One digitized piece of the artist’s work
- A video recording of a brief interview between the artist and the library
The library respects all copyright laws and recognizes that intellectual property rights reside with the artist.
For more information or questions, please contact Jessica Geddes at air@mcpld.org or call 970-683-2418.