We welcome artists of all mediums to share their craft with the community while activating library spaces for personal projects. Selected artists will be featured at the library, host public programs for all ages, have scheduled time for personal projects in library studios, performance spaces, quiet focus rooms and/or the Center for Innovation while receiving a stipend. Through this program, the library welcomes artists to share their craft with the community while activating these spaces for personal projects.
Dandy Lynn is a multi-dimensional, multi-disciplined powerhouse of creativity with a loyal following with a strong focus on building a community.
Photographer and writer Sabine Schmidt was born and raised in Germany and lives in the Ozarks. Her work has appeared in exhibitions and publications including National Geographic and Rolling Stone.
Laura Ramirez is a local Fayetteville artist and designer, originally from the Dominican Republic. Her studio Pattern Etch allows her to create and explore the world around her.
Vinita Hampton Wright recently retired after three decades as a book editor. She currently writes, freelances as an editor, and teaches courses for the University of Chicago's Professional Development Editing Certificate program.