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Artist-in-Residence Lindsy Davis, a paper and printmaker, will be at Homestead National Monument of America October 3 - 17, 2016 . Davis will give a special presentation on papermaking on Sunday, October 9, 2016 at 2:00 p.m.at the Homestead Education Center. Davis has a passion for working from the ground up. Her background in papermaking, woodblock printmaking, farming, drawing, and sculpture will help her explore a series regarding landscape prints on the landscape itself. She has led lectures and demonstrations on woodblock printmaking and papermaking.While at the Homestead National Monument of America, Davis will demonstrate techniques on home printing. She will be exploring techniques of making paper with the local flora and fauna, and she will also be carving simple woodcut prints of the landscape. She welcomes visitors to inquire, get dirty, learn, and experiment with her. She intends to make the paper that she prints on. To view some of Davis' other work or read about her background please visit www.LindsyDavis.com. "Davis' background of farming and knowledge of local flora and fauna will contribute to telling the Homestead story through her artwork. We look forward to having Davis at the Monument," stated Superintendent Mark Engler. Remember, Homestead National Monument of America has an exciting schedule of events planned for 2016. Keep up with the latest information by following us on Twitter (HomesteadNM) and Facebook (Homestead National Monument). Homestead National Monument of America is a unit of the National Park Service located four miles west of Beatrice, Nebraska and 45 miles south of Lincoln. Hours of operation are8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.daily. Admission is free of charge. For additional information, please call 402-223-3514 or visit https://www.nps.gov/home/ EXPERIENCE YOUR AMERICATM The National Park Service cares for special places saved by the American people so that all may experience our heritage. |
Last updated: September 15, 2016