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Contact: Rainey McKenna, 802-478-4160
Contact: Kerstin Burlingame, 603-675-2175
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park is pleased to announce its 2022 Sculptor-in-Residence (SIR), Sean Hunter Williams. His time at the park will include open studio hours Wednesday through Sunday from June through October, regular presentations discussing the process of bronze sculpture as practiced historically and by contemporary sculptors, and a series of Saturday afternoon sketching and sculpture workshops.Sean is a second-generation stone carver from Barre, Vermont. He graduated with a BFA from the University of Pennsylvania after transferring from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. After graduating, he lived in Berlin, Germany for four years to explore the arts and culture before moving back to Vermont to apprentice with his father at Barre Sculpture Studios, where he learned the craft of stone carving.
At Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park he will be pursuing studio work exploring contemporary figurative sculpture. “This residency is not only a beautiful place to work and educate, but to contextualize my own work in a great tradition of American sculpture,” Sean said. “It's literally a dream come true.” A portfolio of his art can be viewed at Sean Hunter Williams
“Sean carries on the character and traditions of Saint-Gaudens and the Cornish Colony with his exceptional craftsmanship, creativity, and joy for life.” said Superintendent Rick Kendall. “He is incredibly down-to-earth, approachable, and skilled at explaining his craft. We encourage park visitors to engage with him at work in the historic Ravine Studio, and for those looking for firsthand experience, to attend one or more of his workshops.”
Workshops are open to artists of all skill levels, ages 14 and up. All materials for in-person workshops are provided; materials are not provided for the *virtual workshops; registration is required, fees are noted below, and classes are limited to 10 students. Classes are held on Saturdays from 1pm-4pm on the following dates:
July 7, 16, 23: Three-Part Portrait Sculpture $120 for seriesJuly 30: Fun with Clay Maquettes $40
August 13, 20, 27: Three-Part Bas Relief and Mold-Making $120 for series
September 3: Introduction to Bird Wings $40
September 17, 24: Two-Part Bas Relief – *Virtual Workshop $60
The Sculptor-in-Residence program at Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park is the oldest artist-in-residency program in the National Park Service. The program is made possible through a collaboration between the national park and Saint-Gaudens Memorial. For additional information and to sign up for a workshop visit Sculpture Workshops - Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park (www.nps.gov/saga) or call 603-675-2175 x. 106.
Last updated: June 30, 2022