Cumberland County Public Library has announced they have been awarded a $50,260 grant to launch Creative Collaborations: Artist in Residence at Cumberland County Public Library.
This new program will bring a local artist into the library for several months, creating opportunities for the community to participate in the artistic process from ideation to creation. The residency will also give local artists a much-needed platform to showcase their work, addressing the loss of public spaces for art displays since the pandemic.
“This residency will help connect our community through the power of art,” said Cumberland County Senior Branch Manager and Co-Project Manager Gracey Gordon in a press release. “We are thrilled to provide a platform for artistic voices that will inspire and engage our patrons in meaningful ways.”…