What Is the Artist in Residence Program?
The Artist in Residence program invites a local artist to create and work directly inside our library locations. Library customers of all ages will be able to observe the artistic process, ask questions, and engage through open studio hours and hands-on art programs.
Each artist residency includes:
- A dedicated creative workspace in a library
- Open studio hours, where customers can drop in and observe
- A series of free, public art programs for youth and adults
- A culminating exhibit of the artist’s work at the end of the residency
- A lasting contribution to the library’s Special Collections Archive
Community Impact
In its first year, Creative Collaborations will offer:
- 320 hours of open studio time across eight library locations
- 14 new art programs for children, teens and adults
- Collaborations with Title I high schools in Cumberland County, including:
- Classroom art supplies
- Artist visits and mentorship
- Enrichment materials for art educators
Stay tuned for our program schedule and to meet our first artist in residence!
Contact Us
For questions regarding the Creative Collaborations program, please email us 