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Denja Harris
Cooler Room Artist in Residence
February 27 to April 29 2023

Examining nostalgia and her inner child by intentionally sourcing second-hand and dead stock yarn, she creates layered, free-form abstract patterns that take shape in an organic process. Examining nostalgia and her inner child by intentionally sourcing second-hand and dead-stock yarn, she creates layered, free-form abstract patterns that take shape in an organic process. Learn more. 
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Joe Cantrell
Cooler Room Artist in Residence
May 7 to July 1 2023
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During my residency, I will turn the space into a huge walkable sound sculpture by suspending old, discarded technological objects from the ceiling. Micro computers will trigger and control the individual sound sources to create a constellation of different sounds and patterns. Learn more.
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Giovanna Francisco
Garden Artist in Residence
July 3 to August 5 2023

Inspired by creatures big and small, Giovanna’s project aims to cultivate movement in the serene garden space of Art Produce. Insect imagery directs the artistry for this dance exploration process to cultivate a live performance event outdoors. She happily anticipates utilizing photography, dance on film, and improvisation based choreography to guide this process. Learn more.
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Helena Westra
Cooler Room Artist in Residence
July 3 to August 26 2023

My project will be research and experimentation based. I am excited to deepen my understanding of native clays and pit firing ceramics to explore the idea of the controlled burn and the processes of letting go and self-reclamation. I plan to sculpt symbolic forms with clay that resonate with my experience. In doing so, I hope to grow my creative intuition as an artist and individual. Learn more.
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Aren Skalman
Community Room Artist in Residence
July 31 to August 20 2023

Transforming an object’s form and function is an exercise in navigating the fluid and reciprocal boundaries between self and other. During this residency I will be revisiting my family’s history of traveling to other countries in order to pursue creative endeavors. By displaying objects and imagery, painting, sculpting, and conversing with the community, I will examine ideas around inspiration, hybridization, appropriation, and evangelism. Learn more.