The Westfield Memorial Library and the Westfield Art Association are pleased to announce that two artists have been chosen for the new Artist-in-Residence program at the library. The Westfield Art Association is a non-profit volunteer organization founded in 1922 that provides public art education and public exhibitions.<\/p>\n
The two artists selected for the inaugural residencies are Jennifer Wilner and Kiyanna Lawrence. Wilner\u2019s residency will be May 1 through July 30, followed by Lawrence\u2019s residency November 1 through January 31.<\/p>\n
A BFA graduate in Communications Design at the Syracuse University School of Visual and Performing Arts, Wilner had a 30+ year career as a graphic\/web designer.<\/p>\n
Since leaving the corporate world, she has been involved with multiple artistic activities in Westfield. She created a five-year Art Appreciation program for Tamaques Elementary School, her artwork is displayed in many public spaces, including the Tamaques Park Pavilion, and a painting of hers is currently part of the Westfield Central Avenue Public Art exhibition.<\/p>\n
Kiyanna Lawrence is a graduate of Rider University with a degree in Graphic Design and Video Game design. Currently the Founder and Creative Director of Agapes Art, Lawrence specializes in leading mindfulness painting workshops aimed at helping individuals connect with inner creativity. She is also the art and workshop curator for Casa by Cherry Home Designs.<\/p>\n
The Artist-in-Residence program brings Westfield\u2019s talented local artists to the library for the entire community to enjoy through talks, hands-on workshops, and studio hours.<\/p>\n
\u201cI truly believe that seeing art and recognizing the work of an artist makes peoples\u2019 lives better,\u201d says Darrin Owens, President of the Westfield Art Association. \u201cI hope that many people take advantage of this free program that the library is so graciously sponsoring.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI see the library as a microcosm of the community,\u201d says Allen McGinley, Library Director. \u201cSo I\u2019m delighted that we\u2019re able to bring our talented local artists into the library to share their passion and creativity with residents of all ages.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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