Artist in Residence: Emmi (Hall) Farris

Emmi Farris, then Emmi Hall, served as the third Mesa County Libraries Artist in Residence at 970West Studio. The dates of her residency were from January 9 - April 24, 2017. During the residency, she kept open studio hours at 970West from 9 am to Noon on Mondays, allowing her to showcase her art and creative process for Mesa County residents. She also gave eight public, educational programs: Fueling the Creative Process (January 11) Groundhog Day Party (February 2) Un-Valentine’s Party (Teaching how to make flesh wounds using toilet paper and glue) (February 9) Kids Club (February 15) Watercolor Sketching (March 8) Neighbors Read (March 23) First Friday Showcase (April 7) From Sketch to Digital Art: Learn How (April 22)

Emmi (Hall) Farris Retrospective
In a retrospective video covering her period as Artist in Residence at 970West Studio in Mesa County Libraries, Emmi Hall talks about the history of art and design in a social context. She speaks about encouraging budding artists in their craft and her own use of watercolor as a medium. She discusses the importance of public libraries in promoting the arts, and the value in providing art education programs to the public during her residency (January 9 - April 24, 2017).
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This piece is part of the Artist In Residence collection created in the 970West Studio. It is from the residency of Emmi Hall (January 9- April 24, 2017).
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This piece is part of the Artist In Residence collection created in the 970West Studio. It is from the residency of Emmi Hall (January 9- April 24, 2017).
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This piece is part of the Artist In Residence collection created in the 970West Studio. It is from the residency of Emmi Hall (January 9- April 24, 2017).
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This piece is part of the Artist In Residence collection created in the 970West Studio. It is from the residency of Emmi Hall (January 9- April 24, 2017).
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This piece is part of the Artist In Residence collection created in the 970West Studio. It is from the residency of Emmi Hall (January 9- April 24, 2017).
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This piece is part of the Artist In Residence collection created in the 970West Studio. It is from the residency of Emmi Hall (January 9- April 24, 2017).