The LRMA’s inaugural Artist-in-Residence program is a dynamic initiative designed to bring contemporary artistic practice into direct conversation with the community. By hosting a working artist on-site, the AIR program provides opportunities for public engagement, creative learning, and meaningful exchange between artist, students, and community members.
We hope you will join us at one (or more!) of the many AIR public programs!
artTALK
Thursday, January 29 ⬝ Noon - 1:00 pm
Join us as the 2026 Artist-in-Residence, Brejenn Allen, shares insight into her creative process, artistic thinking, and the ways she thoughtfully incorporates materials, texture, and personal narrative into her paintings. Attendees will be invited to actively participate by selecting and placing materials onto a large-scale community painting, which will be displayed during the exhibition at the conclusion of the residency.
Free and open to the public. No reservations required.
Studio Workshop
Saturday, January 31 ⬝ 10:00 am - Noon
FREE
In this hands-on workshop, Artist-in-Residence Brejenn Allen will guide participants through creating a mixed media painting inspired by a scene from Laurel. Learn about what story different paintings can tell and how place, memory, and everyday details can show up in the work. Brejenn will teach participants how to choose and layer materials to build texture and meaning in a natural, intuitive way. Advanced registration required; All supplies included.
Open Studio
Saturday, January 31 ⬝ 1:30 – 3:30 pm
The public is invited to the Studio to observe the AIR at work, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process in an informal and engaging setting.
Open Studio
Thursday, February 5 ⬝ 10:00 am - Noon
The public is invited to the Studio to observe the AIR at work, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process in an informal and engaging setting.
Exhibit Opening and Reception
Sunday, February 15 ⬝ 1:30 – 2:30 pm
The residency will conclude with a public display of the artist’s and student participant’s work, featuring pieces created during the residency. Join us as we celebrate the week’s activities, showcase student and community engagement, and highlight the Museum’s role as a hub for cultural dialogue.
2026 AIR | Brejenn Allen
Brejenn Allen is a multi-disciplinary artist whose work explores storytelling through layered, textural mixed media paintings. Her practice incorporates found objects and unconventional materials to create abstract narratives that reflect memory, place, and lived experience.
