Artist Initiative
ACHF Arts Access
A new body of work will be presented at a solo exhibition and in an open studio event during ArtAWhirl, both open to the public. Artist will create eight new life size paintings that challenge and expand her technical, aesthetic and conceptual skills. A well-attended solo exhibition and studio event will engage the local community. 2: A video will feature the artist working on largescale paintings in her studio with narration, providing the public with a behind the scenes view. Professional quality behind the scenes video documentation, concept to execution of life size painting. Presenting the local community with comprehensive studio process usually hidden from public eye.
Culver created eight life size paintings challenging and expanding her technical, aesthetic and conceptual skills. A well-attended solo show, art donation, and studio event engaged the community. J. M. Culver gained a better understanding and new perspective to create narrative paintings that fit within a contemporary and historical context. Self-evaluation methods include the artist recognizing her newly developed technical skills and the overall improvement of her paintings. Culver engaged the public through well-attended events where she discussed her paintings, process, and storytelling about family and mental health, raising awareness and challenging the stigmatization of mental illness. Evaluation methods include the artist's observation of the strong audience interaction, discussions, feedback, and written comments. 2: Culver collaborated with a producer to create a professional video documenting the creation of her life size paintings. The video presents the behind-the-scenes studio process to the local community. Evaluation methods include the artist's observation of the audience's engagement, positive response, and the conversations about her creative process and paintings presented in the video. This includes in-person feedback, written comments, and online interaction with a local audience.