Station 256 Conference Room
Artist-in-Residence Program with Metal Sculptor Jessica Bohus
Station 256 Conference Room Above the MISP Visitor's Center, Mackinac IslandJoin Metal Sculptor Jessica Bohus as they describe their process for metal sculpting and provide a demonstration. More information to come!
Artist-in-Residence Program with Textile Artists Mindy Meyers and Jenna Freimuth
Station 256 Conference Room Above the MISP Visitor's Center, Mackinac IslandLive Stitch Session and Artist Talk by The Wondermakers Collective Artists Jenna Freimuth and Mindy Meyers, the collaborative duo behind The Wondermakers Collective, invite the public to an engaging and dynamic presentation that delves into their unique artistic process, creative philosophy, and innovative textile creations. This proposal outlines a two-part event that combines live artistry […]
Artist-in-Residence Program with Photo-Based Artist Amber Dietz
Station 256 Conference Room Above the MISP Visitor's Center, Mackinac IslandPhoto-based artist Amber Dietz plans to share the history of the wet plate collodion process and its modern uses. In addition, Dietz will demonstrate how to make tintypes and ambrotypes using the wet plate collodion process. This hands-on demonstration will include how to use a large format 8X10 camera, allowing participants to look through the […]
Artist-in-Residence Program with Composer Brad Sayles
Station 256 Conference Room Above the MISP Visitor's Center, Mackinac IslandComposer Brad Sayles will focus on the art of audio capture for creating a sound scape encompassing music and effects…and more importantly how the two ultimately imitate and complement themselves. Sayles will plan to focus on the sounds of the island and show how they not only create an environmental perspective, but also create a […]
Artist-in-Residence Program with Theater Artist Kamryn Marck
Station 256 Conference Room Above the MISP Visitor's Center, Mackinac IslandTheater artist Kamryn Marck will host a program at the Station 256 Conference Room, located above the Mackinac Island State Park Visitor's Center. More information to come soon!
Artist-in-Residence Program with Abstract Cartographer Eileen Lyons
Station 256 Conference Room Above the MISP Visitor's Center, Mackinac IslandThis two-hour workshop will introduce participants to the natural power and beauty of water using watercolor paints and inks on paper, in both a traditional and a non-tradition approach. After a brief slideshow showing watercolor images and basic color theory practice, participants will learn to choose specific colors to create an image they enjoy. In […]
