Mercer Public Library now accepting applications for 2025 Artists in Residence

The Mercer Public Library is now accepting applications for 2025 Artists in Residence. Applications are due Nov. 30.

The Mercer Public Library Artist in Residence program is designed to promote local artists and creators, provide engaging exhibits for library visitors, and provide more art and creativity programming for adults and children at the library. The program is sponsored by the Friends of the Mercer Public Library.

Since September 2024, Mercer Public Library has hosted five Artists in Residence, Sandy Cashman of Manitowish Waters, Cedar Nelson of Ironwood, McCall Hocking of Eagle River, Aline Fetter of Mercer, and Sandy Winkleman of Lake Tomahawk. Each has displayed their work at the Library, hosted classes and workshops, and shared their experiences and development as artists.

Artists who are selected for 2025 will receive a $1000 stipend and the opportunity to exhibit at the library for one three-month term. Artists in Residence will also engage with the community through art instruction workshops, receptions, and more.

The program is open to all artists and creators, professional and amateur. Preference will be given to artists from northern Wisconsin and the surrounding region working in a 2D or 3D medium such as painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, collage, digital art, book arts, ceramics, fabric or fiber arts, etc. Mixed media and interdisciplinary artists are welcome to apply.

For more information about the Mercer Library’s Artist in Residence program and the application process, visit mercerpubliclibrary.org/2025artistinresidence/ or call the library at 715-476-2366.