Announcing Berkshire Artist Residency Program 2021 Artists: Elizabeth Spangler and Jacqueline Fischer
IS183 Art School is pleased to announce our two Berkshire Artist Residency 2021 Artists: Elizabeth Spangler and Jacqueline Fischer. The Red Lion Inn, in their fifth year hosting a resident artist, will be welcoming Elizabeth Spangler. Chesterwood, the home, studio, and gardens of America’s foremost 20th C. sculptor Daniel Chester French, located in Stockbridge, will be hosting Jacqueline Fischer.
Since 2012, IS183 Art School has coordinated Artist Residencies that pair local visual artists with cultural institutions and historic landmarks across the Berkshires. The heart of the Berkshire Artist Residency is to give local visual artists the opportunity to create new work inspired by their home county. The extended length and flexible hours of the program give artists, who might not have the luxury to attend residencies that pull them away from home for long periods of time, the ability to further their career and create work in a way that compliments their current practice. IS183 Art School recognizes the important outlet and invaluable opportunity an artist residency provides. Our tailored program gives visual artists exclusive access to world class cultural facilities and historic landmarks to develop new work that intertwines with the fabric of our county. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Stockbridge Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. In addition, Chesterwood is awarding $500 to Jacqueline Fischer from the Lee M. Weiser Memorial Fund in support of a sculptor-in-residence.
The Summer 2021 program will begin at both locations on May 31st and run through October 11th. The two artists will receive access to the buildings and grounds of their site and support for the development, creation, and exhibition of their work. Each residency closes with a reception and exhibition of the artist’s work.
During the summer, both artists are invited to teach courses through IS183 Art School and will deliver an Artist Talk hosted by IS183 to share their experiences, inspiration, and process during their residency.
The Artists
Elizabeth Spangler, Red Lion Inn
Elizabeth Spangler (Ellie) currently teaches studio art at Miss Hall's School in Pittsfield, MA. In 2016, she travelled to Sweden to research the artist, Hilma af Klint. From her research in Stockholm, she began to shift her practice to focus entirely on meditation and working intuitively. She continues to research the life and work of Hilma through traveling to see her shows, reading her writings, and staying in touch with Ulrika, Hilma's sister. Ellie draws inspiration for her art from her daily life which includes caring for her five year old daughter, supporting her students' artistic pursuits, walking in the woods, and practicing meditation.
@ellieplusart
Jacqueline Fischer, Chesterwood
Jacqueline Fischer (Jackie) is a Mixed Media Sculptor who grew up in the suburbs of Eastern Long Island where her struggles sparked inspiration. She received her BFA from Alfred University with a Minor in Psychology. Jackie has received multiple scholarships to various craft schools such as Anderson Ranch, Haystack, Watershed and has exhibited work Nationally. Jackie will be teaching two upcoming classes at IS183 Art School - Pinching the Perfect Planter starting July 10 and Building Large Ceramic Forms starting July 19.
https://www.jacquelinefischer.com/