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Artist in Residence: Rachel Campbell-Osborne

Thumbnail for "Artist in Residence: Rachel Campbell-Osborne" collectionRachel Campbell-Osborne served as the fifteenth Mesa County Libraries Artist in Residence at 970West Studio. The dates of her residency were May 24 - August 30, 2021. During the residency, she kept open studio hours at 970West on Thursdays from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, allowing her to showcase her art and creative process for Mesa County residents. She also gave seven public, educational programs:

En Plein Air Watercolor Painting (Adult workshop):
June 8, 10:00-11:30 am, Chinle Cactus Garden (CSU Extension office at the Mesa County Fairgrounds in Orchard Mesa)
Saturday, June 26,10:00-11:30 am, Palisade Library Courtyard
Thursday, July 8, Central Library Discovery Garden

Kids Club Outdoor Watercolors: Artist in Residence Rachel Campbell-Osborne will teach us about easy En Plein Air Watercolor Painting!
Wednesday, July 14, 11:00am, Civic Center Park and Pavilion in Fruita
Thursday, July 15, 6:30pm, Discovery Garden
Friday, July 16, 11:00am, Long Family Memorial Park (Mollie Shelter)

Sharpie Art with Artist in Residence Rachel Campbell-Osborne (Teen program):
Friday, August 27, 4-5:30 p.m., Teen Center at Central Library