Crescent City, Calif. — Redwood Parks Conservancy and Redwood National & State Parks invite the public to celebrate the Fall 2024 Artists-in-Residence at a special reception on Wednesday, November 13, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The event will be held at the Crescent City Cultural Center, located at 1001 Front Street, Crescent City, CA 95531 under the Visitors Center.Guests are encouraged to join for a delightful afternoon of light hors d’oeuvres and an opportunity to meet this season’s talented artists, Janine Mapurunga and Maureen McGarry. Admission is free, but RSVPs are required, as space is limited. Attendees are also invited to support the Artist-in-Residence program through donations.Meet the Fall 2024 Artists-in-Residence#placement_573654_0_i{width:100%;max-width:550px;margin:0 auto;}var rnd = window.rnd || Math.floor(Math.random()*10e6);var pid573654 = window.pid573654 || rnd;var plc573654 = window.plc573654 || 0;var abkw = window.abkw || '';var absrc = 'https://ads.empowerlocal.co/adserve/;ID=181918;size=0x0;setID=573654;type=js;sw='+screen.width+';sh='+screen.height+';spr='+window.devicePixelRatio+';kw='+abkw+';pid='+pid573654+';place='+(plc573654++)+';rnd='+rnd+';click=CLICK_MACRO_PLACEHOLDER';var _absrc = absrc.split("type=js"); absrc = _absrc[0] + 'type=js;referrer=' + encodeURIComponent(document.location.href) + _absrc[1];document.write('');● Janine Mapurunga — A Sacramento-based documentary photographer and filmmaker, Mapurunga has spent over 20 years working in the U.S. and abroad. “I observe life unfolding and use the camera to capture what is easily felt but difficult to portray—the extraordinary experience of being alive,” saidMapurunga. During her residency, she aims to create images that evoke a sense of belonging with nature.● Maureen McGarry — An Arcata-based artist specializing in watercolor, McGarry focuses on themes drawn from the natural world. “I have recently been experimenting with watercolor collage and assemblage and hope to use these techniques to add depth and perspective to my paintings during this residency,” she explained.About the Redwood Artist-in-Residence ProgramThe Artist-in-Residence program offers artists the opportunity to immerse themselves in the inspiring landscapes of Redwood National & State Parks. Residencies last up to four weeks, and the program welcomes a variety of artistic disciplines, including writing, sculpture, photography, painting, dance, film, music, and other visual and performing arts.Participants receive housing and a stipend of up to $5,000 to support their creative pursuits. The program fosters interaction between artists, park staff, and visitors, with a focus on translating the park’s mission—preserving and enjoying the natural world—into meaningful art.Event DetailsWhat: Artist-in-Residence ReceptionWhen: Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.Where: Crescent City Cultural Center, 1001 Front Street, Crescent City, CACost: Free (RSVP required)For more information and to RSVP, visit bit.ly/artist-reception or contact Redwood Parks Conservancy at (707) 464-9150.About: Redwood Parks Conservancy Redwood Parks Conservancy is the nonprofit partner of Redwood National and State Parks. It supports park projects, educational programs, and visitor services to inspire preservation, stewardship, and appreciation of these iconic landscapes. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('ad-1515727'); });