BBARS Art & Science Residency

BBARS Art & Science Residency

Janet Davis

I'm just about to hit the road, dropping off my fellow artist-in-residence at the airport, and heading home.  

I've had a great time here at the Bonne Bay Aquarium and Research Station, and I want to thank everyone who had a hand in making this happen:

  • Thank you to Brayden for telling me about the residency opportunity in the first place, and
  • to Duke for encouraging me to apply
  • to the people who chose me as one of the first 6 artists to take part in this new program out of 155 applicants (I'm still in shock about that!)
  • to the staff at BBARS for keeping me fed & caffeinated, and for keeping the place so clean and user friendly
  • to Bob, my favourite Fish Biologist
  • to my fellow artists, Julie & Tanja, for being friendly and easy to talk to 
  • to my fan club for all the texts, comments on the blog, personal visits, and even a fancy night out on the town in Neddie's Harbour!  I feel very loved and respected.

And a huge THANK YOU to the folks at the Grenfell Art Gallery & Creative Gros Morne who, with BBARS, had the foresight to see that Art & Science go together hand in hand.  I am certain that open minds will fix all the world's problems, and this kind of collaboration between different training and ways of thinking is a great move.  

I'll be back in my studio tomorrow!

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2 comments

Thank you Claire! Your kind words mean the world to me! ♥

Janet Davis

Chatted with Duke at election the other day and I asked about your artist residency. He reminded me of your daily blog posts. So I finally had a read through them tonight! This is excellent Janet… well done. Very inspirational. The photos are beautiful and reminded how much I love that area. And as always I love the work you are producing.

Claire Tilley

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