2026 Season
Kait O’Brien
May 22 – June 5, 2026
Community Engagement– Saturday, May 30th, 12:30pm FREE at the Jemez Springs Public Library. Short Form Video Workshop
Kait O’Brien is a visual artist with professional experience in environmental non-profits who is currently pursuing an MFA at UMass Amerherst. O’Brien uses “”hand drawn animation, experimental photography, poetry, encaustic and music composition to explore the way in which our subconscious touches the landscapes we inhabit”. O’Brien’s finds that “film is a powerful way to encourage a love for our environment” and hopes “to create work that resonates with people and inspires conservation”.
During O’Brien’s residency at MSA she will take “recordings of sounds in the Jemez, video and still images to create a short experimental film celebrating the unique geology and ecosystem of the mountains”.
This project is supported in part by New Mexico Arts, a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs, and by the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional support provided by Friends of the Jemez Springs Public Library.
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Pete Railand
June 16 – 29, 2026
Community Engagement- Saturday, June 27thj, 12:30pm FREE at the Jemez Springs Public Library. Linoleum Print Workshop
Pete Railand is printmaker, self taught musician and educator who received a Masters of Education with endorsements in art and special education as well as a Masters of Fine Arts. Railand is currently the founding member of JustSeeds Artists’ Cooperative and an instructor of printmaking at the University of Oregon.
While in residence at MSA, Railand will focus on completing a collaborative artist print book for JustSeeds, developing ink drawings and relief carvings. Railand will also work on large scale printmaking, writing and sound editing.
This project is supported in part by New Mexico Arts, a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs, and by the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional support provided by Friends of the Jemez Springs Public Library.
Kristina Jacobsen
July 20 – August 3, 2026
Community Engagement- Saturday, July 1st, 12:30pm FREE at the Jemez Springs Public Library. Performance and Songwriting Workshop
Collaborative songwriting is central to Jacobsen’s teaching practice. She currently serves as the primary teacher and coordinator for the Songwriting Major at the University of New Mexico, where she leads courses and collaborative writing sessions for emerging songwriters. She also facilitates similar workshops and week-long songwriting retreats internationally, including programs along the Camino de Santiago in Spain and on the Italian island of Sardinia. Jacobsen will offer a future retreat, together with Meredith Wilder, at the Bodhi Manda Zen Center in January 2027.
During her residency, Jacobsen will focus on writing and developing a new EP and “song cycle” consisting of six original songs inspired by the food cultures of places where she has lived and conducted ethnographic fieldwork. Drawing from personal journals, field notes, photographs, and sound recordings, the project reflects on how food traditions shape memory, identity, and cultural connection.
This project is supported in part by New Mexico Arts, a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs, and by the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional support provided by Friends of the Jemez Springs Public Library.
Mikey Holmes
August 14 – 31, 2026
Community Engagement- Saturday, July 29th, 12:30pm FREE at the Jemez Springs Public Library. Acoustic Guitar Composition Workshop
Open to musicians, composers, sound artists, and curious listeners of all levels, the session will focus on alternative guitar tunings & techniques while touching on electroacoustic approaches to creation & performance. Participants are encouraged to bring their guitar or instrument of choice.
During the residency, Holmes will explore alternative approaches to acoustic guitar composition, blending extended techniques with digital recording and performance practices. The residency supports the development of new work while creating opportunities for direct exchange between the artist and the local community.
This project is supported in part by New Mexico Arts, a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs, and by the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional support provided by Friends of the Jemez Springs Public Library.
Dorata Haber
September 5 – 20, 2026
Community Engagement- Saturday, September 19th, 12:30pm FREE at the Jemez Springs Public Library. Sketching and Watercolor Painting Workshop
This two-hour community workshop will introduce participants to sketching and loose painting techniques using ink and watercolor, inspired by the natural landscape of the Jemez Valley. Attendees will explore drawing natural objects such as pine cones, fallen twigs, bones, and leaves that reflect the textures and forms of the surrounding environment.
All skill levels are welcome. Materials will be provided however participants may bring their own sketchbooks or watercolor supplies if they wish.
Haber-Lehigh is a botanical artist and educator whose practice centers on close observation of plants and landscapes through walking, sketching, and field study. Haber-Lehigh’s artistic practice often blends careful observation with intuitive drawing, encouraging participants to slow down and connect with the natural world through creative exploration.
This project is supported in part by New Mexico Arts, a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs, and by the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional support provided by Friends of the Jemez Springs Public Library.
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