League of Makers Event: It’s a Gem

After receiving a $100 Best Venue Award from the Charlotte Street Foundation for their open studio event in May of 2012, Artists:  Nihan Yesil, Angelica Sandoval, Charlene Hillibrand, Jeni Mc, Xochitl Rodriguez, Hunter Long, & Tom Kessler developed this trans-disciplinary art event.

The residents created a surreal and well attended event despite the massive rain storm.

Announcing 2012-2013 Charlotte Street Urban Culture Project Studio Residents

Charlotte Street is pleased to announce the 2012-2013 Urban Culture Project Studio Residents!

21 visual artists and 8 performing artists/ensembles have been awarded year-long studio residencies through Charlotte Street’s Urban Culture Project Studio Residency Program.  With terms beginning in late September, the fall 2012-13 studio residents are:

Visual artists: Elizabeth Allen-Cannon, Jacob Banholzer,  Emily Connell, Christopher Deharsh, Lindsay Deifik, Eric Dobbins, Luke Firle, Amy Fredman, Madeline Gallucci, Rachel Gregor, Ben Harle, Rachel Helm, Robert Howsare, Molly Kaderka, Calder Kamin, Skye Livingston, Rodolfo Marron, Katy McRoberts, Will Preman, Maegan Stracy, and Jennifer Williams.

Performing artists:  Miles Bonny, Gamelan Genta Kasturi, Lisa Cordes, Tom Kessler, Juliette Everhart and collaborators (LSR and Big in Japan), Black House Collective, Marisa MacKay-Smith, Kacico Dance, and Erin Muenks.

The incoming residents were selected by a panel comprised of:  Jill Downen, artist, incoming Assistant Professor of Sculpture, Kansas City Art Institute;  Ricky Allman, artist, Assistant Professor of Painting, UMKC; Jessica Manco, artist, Educational Arts and Gallery Curator, Mattie Rhodes Art Center and Gallery; Shawn Hansen, composer and musician;  Jamilee Polson Lacy, Charlotte Street 2012-13 Curator-in-Residence.

Watch for more studio residency news in the months ahead, including information about Open Studios and other studio-related programs and events!