Individual Artist Project Grant FY21

I believe my project has many benefits to the local community and beyond. First of all, anytime artists reach out to collaborate with each other (such as the Little Knife Sanctuary Residency with Patricia Canelake and Frank Sander)? a?new community springs up, expands, and benefits those in the immediate area. The subject of this work provides a new perspective in paying homage to the ships of the Great Lakes, and has a broad reaching impact to the entire Great Lakes region In addition, by making a short film on the process of printing, provides others with the opportunity to expand their printmaking skills. Sharing the completed work by engaging the ? community in an opening reception to see the art provides an invitation? to people who might not otherwise be involved in viewing fine art on a regular basis.? Finally, having this project showcased on MPR's podcast ?Art Hounds? furnishes the chance for a broader audience to know the region, the art of printmaking, and the artist. GOAL STATEMENT MEASURABLE OUTCOME Collaboration with regional artists. Receive critique, input, ideas from Patricia Canelake and Frank Sanders daily from 8/31-9/5 Development of a new art community in the Knife River area Invite 5 regional artists to observe printmaking from 8/31-9/5 Development of appreciation for the Great Lakes/Lake Superior Observe Lake Superior and ship arrival and departures for 6 days Provide a new artistic representation Great Lakes/Lake Superior 20 prints created 8/31-9/3 Increase awareness of printmaking as an artistic process Videotape developed of Andy Ness at work 9/1-9/4 Increase awareness of the Little Knife Sanctuary Residency Open House held 9/5/21 with 25 in attendance; Event publicized via print and media Provide opportunity for area residents to view art Alice Walker said, ?artists are messengers who's responsibility is to unite the world?. Although I?agree that being an artist is a great responsibility, I consider it my greatest privilege.? Making a series of prints exalting the great ships of Lake Superior will be such a fantastic honor.? To be able to execute these prints in the studio of one of my friends and mentors is beyond thrilling.? Rest assured there is no way I'm going to drop the ball on this project. That said, I have successfully completed several highly competitive residencies such as The Vermont Studio Center, MacDowell, and The Fine Arts Work Center, where I spent focused amounts of time producing successful bodies of work. I thrive in an environment where I can concentrate all my efforts toward a goal. This opportunity will be no exception. Daily discussion held with artist in residence and artists 8/31-9/5 Five regional artists visit and observe printmaking process at Little Knife Sanctuary Residency Artist completes 20 prints that illustrate observations. Twenty prints are completed by 9/5/2021 Videotape is completed by 9/4/2021 Open house held with 25 in attendance Local paper, radio publicize Open House MPR airs an episode of ?Art Hounds? focused on this exhibit