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Auburn: Mary Olson Farm Artist in Residence Elise Koncsek Contact: Allison Hyde, Art Coordinator 253-804-5043 ahyde@auburnwa.gov<mailto:ahyde@auburnwa.gov> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 20, 2019 ___________ The City of Auburn and the Auburn Arts Commission are pleased to announce that artist Elise Koncsek has been selected as the 2019 Mary Olson Farm Artist in Residence. Koncsek looks forward to addressing questions during her residency. "How much of who we are is circumstantial, biological, or something else? How would the history of the farm and the choices made by the people living and working there change if given different social dynamics, technology, or environmental factors? How can I learn from my background and environment but take control of my own future?" The artist invites us to "...take a moment to reflect on how we see ourselves and consider the immense POTENTIAL each person has, despite apparent limitations." The Mary Olson Farm Artist in Residence is a City of Auburn program offering the opportunity for an artist to pursue their work in, and to be inspired by, the unique and beautiful setting of the Mary Olson Farm in Auburn, Washington. The residency lasts two months from June through July. Free events include Open Studio days on July 6 and July 27 and Workshop on July 20 (pre-registration<https://apm.activecommunities.com/auburnwa/Activity_Search/4526> required.) [cid:image004.png@01D526AC.A78417E0] [cid:image005.png@01D526AC.A78417E0] [cid:image006.png@01D526AC.A78417E0] Left: Elise Koncsek, Mirror Mosaic, 2019. Workshop project - make your own, register here<https://apm.activecommunities.com/auburnwa/Activity_Search/4526> Middle: Elise Koncsek, What If, 2019. Community Art Work - come and help complete this piece Right: Elise Koncsek, Koncsek will explore the intersection of potential, circumstance and technology during her residency Mary Olson Farm 28728 Green River Rd, Kent, WA 98030 Open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. June 22 - August 25, 2019 ____________________________________________________________________________ This art installation is coordinated in partnership between the City of Auburn, Parks, Arts & Recreation Department and the White River Valley Museum, with the support of the Auburn Arts Commission. Questions? Contact Allison Hyde, Art Coordinator at 253-804-5043 or ahyde@auburnwa.gov<mailto:ahyde@auburnwa.gov>. Information on City of Auburn cultural arts program can be found at www.auburnwa.gov/arts<http://www.auburnwa.gov/arts> or call 253-931-3043. Mary Ellen Bowers Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation Arts and Special Events Assistant Desk: 253-931-3051 Cell: 253-289-8065 This message is private and privileged. If you are not the person meant to receive this message, please let the sender know, then delete it. Please do not copy or send it to anyone else.