Hannah Krieger: Southeastern Artist in Residence
- theartscouncil
- Apr 20
- 2 min read
Comics have served an important role in pop culture for hundreds of years. They entertain, inform, enlighten, and can be an accessible way to have different conversations. The concept of accessibility in the arts is important to our latest Southeastern Artist in Residence and Fayetteville native, Hannah Krieger.
Once a hobby enjoyed by her friend group, making cartoons and comics became a passion that Hannah decided to pursue in higher education. After attending UNC School of the Arts' high school program and then completing her undergraduate studies at the School of Visual Arts, she began her journey as a professional cartoonist, working on various books, graphic novels, and film projects.
"For the past eleven years, I've really specialized in bringing other people's ideas to life. With this residency, I've been given an opportunity to look inward and focus on what I want to create," explains Hannah.
With her exhibit "Paradox of the Observer: Comics on Art and Community" set to open in mid-July, Hannah aims to use her to reflect art's importance in community.
As part of her residency, Hannah will host a Zine-Making workshop on April 25th that is free and open to the public. Attendees will learn how to put together a 6-page booklet, and will make an informal zine celebrating their interests of choice.
"I want people to come in and say 'Hey, you know, art is accessible...It doesn't have to be a magnum opus, but it's worth doing."
Click here to RSVP for the workshop.
To learn more about Hannah, visit her website or follow her on Instagram.
The mission of the Southeastern Artist in Residence (SEAR) program is to provide a mid-career visual artist of exceptional artistic merit with an opportunity to lean into their craft through dedicated time, space, and funds to execute the completion of a body of work.
SEAR offers a range of benefits for artists and our community. Artists are given a focused environment to experiment and expand their body of work. Resident artists can dedicate time to career development without having to worry about studio space or equipment.
The community gets to witness the creation of art in real time, exposing the public to diverse art forms that reflect the local culture and history. SEAR artists increase cultural understanding and draw visitors through workshops and gallery tours, impacting the artistic landscape of the Cape Fear region.
Click here to learn more about SEAR.
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