maker in residence
Experts from your own backyard.
Ignite Studio features a professional maker/artist to help patrons connect with different creative processes. Drop-in during open studio hours, sign up for a class, or participate in an ongoing collaborative project during these maker residencies. The Maker-in-Residence Program is funded with support from the Friends of the Library.
Current Maker-in-Residence
meet Nicole Meyer
Fiber Artist
Residency Term: Fall 2024
Nicole Meyer is a fiber artist and art educator, who focuses primarily on weaving, macramé, mixed media, and embroidery. She has been teaching art at the high school level for over ten years and has won several Scholastic Art & Writing Awards as an art educator at the regional and national levels. She enjoys working with textiles and often creates abstract works resembling landscapes. She is currently teaching art part-time while working out of her home studio.
You can find out more about Nicole and her work at https://www.nicoleioma.com/.
past makers-in-residence
Each Maker-in-Residence has left a lasting impact on our community. We’re honored to have been part of their artistic journey.
Rue Sparks
Storyteller
Residency Term: Fall/Winter 2023
Addie Hirschten
Contemporary Impressionist Painter
Residency Term: Spring/Summer 2023
become a maker-in-residence
Ignite Studio seeks applications for our 2025 makers-in-residence. A professional maker serves a 16-week term of residency, receives a stipend (funded by the Friends of the Library), a modest budget for supplies, and access to a 1600 sq. ft. residency studio devoted specifically to their craft. In return, Ignite staff asks each resident to offer 96 hours of experiences to Ignite patrons over the course of the residency through open studio hours, classes, workshops, and other experiences.
frequently asked questions
How can I apply to become Ignite Studio's Maker-in-Residence?
Appy here to become a 2025 Maker-in-Residence.
How is a Maker-in-Residence selected?
The Maker-in-Residence is selected through a jury process. Jury members include HEPL staff, representatives of organizations with whom Ignite often collaborates, members of the Friends of the Library, and past Makers-in-Residence.
What does Ignite Studio look for in a Maker-in-Residence?
An ideal Maker-in-Residence has an interest in inviting people into their creative process and experience teaching at some level. We look for an artist with various content expertise including but not limited to 2D art and 3D visual art, performing arts, multidisciplinary arts, science and engineering, and craft.
How does a Maker-in-Residence schedule get set?
Once selected, the Maker-in-Residence works with the Arts Engagement Program Coordinator to determine a schedule and variety of experiences for Ignite Studio patrons.
