Future Ink Graphics (FIG) is delighted to announce the launch of the Anne Kibbe Residency Program for Women. The residency is awarded to 1 or 2 creatives annually who self-identify as women, and want to learn about digital arts and technology, and silkscreen printing. This program provides access to FIG's facility and ongoing support to qualified applicants.
The residency includes:
The residency includes:
- Access to FIG's facility
- 20 hours of training in digital arts and/or silkscreen
- A stipend for supplies
- Inclusion in FIG's Women Who Print show
- Access to member only events and professional development workshops
- The opportunity to conduct a demo or artists talk at the end of the residency, offered free to the public
Anne Kibbe was a printmaker and instructor. She was a graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Art and her work is in several collections including the Westin. Anne volunteered at local print shops and had two studios in the city. In 2021, after her passing, her family generously donated her equipment and artwork to FIG. To honor Anne and her contributions to the growth of Cleveland artists, particularly women, FIG has created a residency program in her name.
"She was experimental and adventurous with her art…She understood creative people, and encouraged people to explore their creative side. She would compliment you on your bad handwriting, saying it had consistency and that's what made it good." – Ellie Kibbe
This program is supported by the Kibbe Family and the launch of the residency program was supported by the Chuck and Char Fowler Family Foundation.
"She was experimental and adventurous with her art…She understood creative people, and encouraged people to explore their creative side. She would compliment you on your bad handwriting, saying it had consistency and that's what made it good." – Ellie Kibbe
This program is supported by the Kibbe Family and the launch of the residency program was supported by the Chuck and Char Fowler Family Foundation.
OPEN CALL for
Anne Kibbe Residency Program for Women
THE OPEN CALL CLOSED FOR 2025 / STAY TUNED FOR 2026!
Anne Kibbe Residency Recipients 2025: STAY TUNNED!
Anne Kibbe Residency Recipients 2022-2024:
Cecilia Li is the 2024 recipient of the Anne Kibbe Residency Program for Women!
FIG is excited to announce the 2024 Anne Kibbe Residency Program for Women recipient —
Cecilia Li / Multidisciplinary Artist / https://jeanellcecilia.carrd.co
Cecilia is a multidisciplinary artist from Cleveland, Ohio. Alongside a successful career in motion design, she has taken on an indiscriminately large array of creative projects-spanning 2-D mixed media, murals, interior design, digital installation - anything and everything that feeds her creative spirit. Her recent work is inspired by a deep spiritual connection to nature and her journey into motherhood.
Cecilia is thrilled to be the Anne Kibbe Artist in Residence for 2024!
Cecilia Li / Multidisciplinary Artist / https://jeanellcecilia.carrd.co
Cecilia is a multidisciplinary artist from Cleveland, Ohio. Alongside a successful career in motion design, she has taken on an indiscriminately large array of creative projects-spanning 2-D mixed media, murals, interior design, digital installation - anything and everything that feeds her creative spirit. Her recent work is inspired by a deep spiritual connection to nature and her journey into motherhood.
Cecilia is thrilled to be the Anne Kibbe Artist in Residence for 2024!
2023 recipient of the Anne Kibbe Residency Program for Women, Adria Chavers!
Adria is a native of Honduras, grew up in Minnesota and came to Ohio when she enrolled at The College of Wooster, from which she received a bachelor's degree in Studio Art. After graduating from college, she completed two years of AmeriCorps service, and has worked in the nonprofit sector for more than 10 years.
Adria is the Owner/Artist of A.C. Creativity, a small, Latina-owned art business. She has been published in a few local and national articles and facilitates painting classes/paint parties throughout the city.
She and her husband of almost seven years have two children. Adria enjoys the outdoors, creating art, sudoku, word searches, and hanging out with friends and family.
Adria is the Owner/Artist of A.C. Creativity, a small, Latina-owned art business. She has been published in a few local and national articles and facilitates painting classes/paint parties throughout the city.
She and her husband of almost seven years have two children. Adria enjoys the outdoors, creating art, sudoku, word searches, and hanging out with friends and family.
2022 AK Residency: Future Ink Graphics is excited to announce the first recipient of the Anne Kibbe Residency Program for Women, Nathalie Bermudez!
"I entered the world of painting after coming to the United States from Colombia. At that time, I felt an intense need to connect with my culture and my roots. I decided my paintings must tell the story of where I came from, where I once belonged, because the culture shock confused me completely.
So I began by telling the stories of people from my country that cannot tell their own stories. My paintings, I realized, would tell the stories of Colombia's indigenous and Afro-indigenous people, of our Afro-Colombian roots that are abandoned by the political class in Colombia." – Nathalie Bermudez
Nathalie will be working in FIG learning to screen print with artist and owner of ApeMade, April Bleakeny.
So I began by telling the stories of people from my country that cannot tell their own stories. My paintings, I realized, would tell the stories of Colombia's indigenous and Afro-indigenous people, of our Afro-Colombian roots that are abandoned by the political class in Colombia." – Nathalie Bermudez
Nathalie will be working in FIG learning to screen print with artist and owner of ApeMade, April Bleakeny.
FIG's collection: Anne Kibbe original prints