Sea Grant Visual Arts
Program
awards grants to two local artists
NARRAGANSETT -- January 10, 2001 --
The
Rhode
Island Sea Grant Visual Arts Program
has awarded $1,000 grants to two Rhode
Island artists to pursue projects with
marine-related themes. Lilla Samson, of
Narragansett, plans to produce a series of
paintings, drawings, and monotypes
exploring the intimate details of coastal
landscapes at places such as Napatree
Point, Block Island, Sachuest Point, or
Colt State Park. Olivia McCullough, of
Providence, is working on a series of
sculptures entitled "The Lifeboat Series,"
exploring the nurturing and destructive
aspects of the ocean.
Samson received a Master of Fine Arts
in Printmaking from Syracuse University,
and has taught drawing at the University
of Rhode Island and the Community College
of Rhode Island, and recently coordinated
exhibits at the Hera Gallery in Wakefield,
R.I. McCullough received a master's degree
from the Rhode Island School of Design in
photography and art education, and has
exhibited work in Rhode Island,
Massachusetts, Oregon, New York City, and
Chicago.
The Rhode Island Sea Grant Visual Arts
Program makes competitive awards to
professional New England artists whose
works are influenced by the marine
environment.
Sea Grant is a nationwide program that
promotes the wise use and development of
marine resources for the public benefit.
Contact:
Monica
Allard Cox, 401-874-6937
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