Duwamish River Artist Rersdiency artist talks and panel discussion on the history and influence of the residency
Founded in 2012 by artists Fiona McGuigan and Sue Danielson, the Duwamish River Artist Residency was conceived as a way for local artists to explore, learn about and engage with their city and create a space for artists to refresh their creative practice. Author and Duwamish River historian BJ Cummings suggested that the Duwamish River be home to the residency given its varied landscape and historical significance to the city. What became distinct about the residency was its engagement with the city’s industrial area and communities along the river.
Over the next ten years, the group shared week-long explorations along the Duwamish River, including the cement factory and steam plant in Georgetown, həʔapus Village Park & Shoreline Habitat, and Duwamish River People’s Park among other locations.
Their exhibtion 80 Days in August: 10 Years Duwamish River Artist Residency is currelntly oin view at AMcE Creative Arts through January 125, 2023.
Artists include: Amanda Knowles, Chris Crites, Ethan Bickel, Fiona McGuigan, Gene Gentry McMahon, Gillian Theobald, Juliet Shen, Linda Davidson, Robert Hardgrave, Sheila Coppola, Steve MacFarlane, Sue Danielson, and Tim Cross
Join us for DRAR artist talks and a panel discussion on the history and influence of the residency, and how the residency informed, changed, and advance their individual artist practices.
