After the resounding success of its 15th Annual Arts Festival, which showcased more than 80 events and featured New York’s renowned Paul Taylor Dance Company, Green Box proudly introduces an extraordinary lineup of artists for the fifth year of its artists in residency program.
Green Box received hundreds of applications from across the world. From this pool of talent, eight artists representing a diversity of disciplines were selected for seven residencies in Green Mountain Falls throughout 2024.
The community provides an idyllic setting for these residencies, offering 30 days of uninterrupted creative solace. In addition to a generous stipend and housing, artists are offered individualized support to fulfill their residency goals while engaging with the community.
We couldn’t be more thrilled. – Scott Levy
“We couldn’t be more thrilled with the diversity of artists, disciplines and projects,” said Green Box Executive Director Scott Levy.
“We can’t wait to witness the creative practices of these outstanding artists as they become embedded in Green Mountain Falls and connect to the community throughout the year.”
Information: greenboxarts.org.
The Artists
Kristina Barker: This freelance photojournalist and independent fine artist has documented news and communities for The New York Times, The Washington Post and others. She plans to further her visual exploration of themes around the human experience.
Thu Kim Vu: Based in Vietnam, Thu’s work involves a meticulous process of craftsmanship using traditional materials like Vietnamese Zo paper, Japanese Washi, Chinese ink brush, calligraphic lines and LED light.
GAEYA: She will create and record music for her upcoming album, inspired by her connection with the surrounding natural landscape. Rooted in Sweden, GAEYA blends Scandinavian mystery — driven by powerful vocals — with sounds of natural ancient worlds.
Neena Pathak: This accomplished producer and editor, formerly at NPR and the NY Times, won the 2021 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service. She is looking forward to developing new storytelling techniques, including work that will heavily involve community members.
Janani Balasubramanian and Sultana Isham: They will spend their month writing an opera titled “Rouge Objects,” an operatic, immersive experience that welcomes us into the wonderful life of celestial objects that abound and sing in the dark.
Lynn Tomlinson: This animated filmmaker is developing a new piece inspired by naturalist Rachel Carson’s writings about wonder and science, the earth’s past and future, the sea and the shore, and the spark of awe that the natural world ignites.
Mk Smith Despres: The program concludes with this young adult fiction writer who will transform their latest novel, designed for the middle-school set, into a complete novel written entirely in verse. Workshops with local schoolchildren will be a highlight of the residency.