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Rachel Campbell-Osborne, the fifteenth artist-in-residence at the Mesa County Libraries 970West Studio, talks about using art to make sense of the world and her hope that her art brings happiness to her audience. She speaks about teaching classes on plein air painting through Mesa County Libraries and the value of being prepared to paint on the go. She discusses roller skating and how this hobby functions as a welcome reprieve from her art. She talks...
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We're joined this week by Art Librarian Jessica Geddes who shares all the upcoming wonderful art programs and opportunities Mesa County Libraries is offering!
The annual Recycled Book Art Show sponsored by Friends of the Mesa County Libraries is open to all Mesa County patrons 16 years of age and older. Submissions are due 8 pm, Monday, April 5, 2021. For eligibility requirements and to submit your work visit https://mesacountylibraries.org/recycledbookartshow/
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343. Incandescence (poem)
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This poem is part of the Artist In Residence collection at 970West Studio. It was submitted by Jill Burkey during her residency (January 10- April 18, 2022).
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In a retrospective video covering her period as Artist in Residence at 970West Studio in Mesa County Libraries, interdisciplinary artist Rebecca Woods talks about the intense curiosity about the world that inspires her to create. She describes the many artistic mediums in which she works and her favorite artistic form, the art installation. She discusses the ethos of experimentation that she embraces in artistic creation, and the role of the audience...
345. Hosteneni Begay
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A painting by local painter, historian, and amateur archaeologist Al Look.
346. Iron Tail
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A painting by local painter, historian, and amateur archaeologist Al Look.
347. Mesa County Art
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Mesa County Libraries 970West Digital Collection visually captures the unique aspects of life in western Colorado. The pieces presented in this fine are collection are curated, owned and displayed by Mesa County Libraries.
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In a retrospective video covering her period as Artist in Residence at 970West Studio in Mesa County Libraries, Julia March Crocetto talks about her childhood beginnings as an artist, her decision to pursue architecture as a profession, and her return to art as a calling. She explains her creative process as a “process artist”, the role of ecology in her art, and the materials she employs in the fiber arts. She speaks about connections with community...
349. Green & Blue
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This piece is part of the Artist in Residence collection at 970West studios, from the residency of Julia March Crocetto (January 14 - April 22, 2019).
350. Crossbedding
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This piece is part of the Artist in Residence collection at 970West studios, from the residency of Julia March Crocetto (January 14 - April 22, 2019).
351. Drink Water
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This piece is part of the Artist in Residence collection at 970West studios, from the residency of Devan (Penniman) Knapp (May 6 - August 12, 2019).
352. Cactus Wren
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This piece is part of the Artist in Residence collection at 970West studios, from the residency of Devan (Penniman) Knapp (May 6 - August 12, 2019).
353. Flower
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This piece is part of the Artist in Residence collection at 970West studios, from the residency of Devan (Penniman) Knapp (May 6 - August 12, 2019).
354. Export
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A mixed media piece by Heather Patterson, the former Assistant Professor of Painting at Colorado Mesa University (2011-2015).
355. Music Takes Flight
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This piece was included in the 2017-2018 Art on the Corner Temporary Exhibit.
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Join us in a brief investigation into Colorado’s mineral endowment and its heyday of extraction. This presentation by Peg Williams will focus on the origin, geographic extent and characteristics of the Colorado Mineral Belt, which hosts Colorado’s wealth of gold and silver resources. The discoveries of precious metals and the evolving methods of mining and processing the valuable ores are the stories that drove the early development and settlement...
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Learn about a number of prehistoric sites in Mesa County and Montrose County that contain material remains which prove human habitation and activities going back at least 1,000 years.
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The Plateau Valley was settled by some of Mesa County's first pioneers, and they put the area to good use, raising crops and livestock. Learn how this vibrant agricultural area was developed and how it looks today. Presented by the Plateau Valley Historical Preservation Society.
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The Western Colorado History collection includes videos about the history of Mesa County and surrounding areas from local historians.
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In a retrospective video covering her period as Artist in Residence at 970West Studio in Mesa County Libraries, Devan Knapp talks about her work with letterpress printing and her love of paper art. She speaks about the inspiration for creation she gets from the artistic community and about the importance of collaboration across artistic disciplines. She discusses the rewards of teaching art, of guiding people’s artistic efforts during her residency...