Lakewood Cemetery is launching its first-ever Artist in Residence program with a public Welcome Talk and Reception. This event offers the community an opportunity to meet the inaugural cohort of local artists and learn about their upcoming projects at Lakewood. The evening will include a Q&A in the historic Lakewood Memorial Chapel, followed by a reception in the Welcome Center.

The program aims to foster a connection between art, remembrance, and the natural beauty of Lakewood, interpreted by talented local artists. The Welcome Talk and Reception will provide insights into the artists' planned projects and offer attendees a chance to engage with them directly.

Artists:

Diana Eicher: A printmaker and papermaker, Diana plans to repurpose flowers from funeral arrangements to create handmade paper and prints, culminating in an exhibition and public workshops.

Sarah Greer: A vocalist dedicated to communal singing, Sarah will host seasonal workshops titled "Giving Voice to Grief," inviting participants to sing through emotions of grief and loss.

Andrew Grum Carr: A painter, writer, and teacher, Andrew will work on a project titled "An Opening," details of which will be shared during the event.

R.J. Kern: A noted local photographer whose project “Ethereal Echoes: A Journey of Light” will explore impermanence and the cycles of life through Chromoskedasic photography.

RSVP: Admission is free, but seating in the chapel is limited. Attendees are encouraged to RSVP to secure a spot.

Parking: Parking is available on the roads within Lakewood's gates unless otherwise indicated. Handicap parking will be accessible near the Chapel and Welcome Center. Carpooling and public transportation are recommended.

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About the Lakewood Heritage Foundation

This event is sponsored by the Lakewood Heritage Foundation. The Lakewood Heritage Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization created to sustain Lakewood as a local treasure by supporting educational programming and the preservation and restoration of Lakewood’s landscape, art, architecture and public spaces—for the benefit of all.

About Lakewood: A Place to Remember

Lakewood is a serene haven in the heart of Minneapolis’s renowned Chain of Lakes — a place to come together to honor, remember and reflect. Since 1871, Lakewood’s 250 acres of urban memorial parkland have served as a community gathering place and a chronicle of our region’s traditions, cultures and people. A history keeper and a thought leader, Lakewood honors its roots as a landmark cemetery while reimagining its role in modern life, through thoughtfully designed events, experiences and spaces.

Today, Lakewood makes memorialization more relevant, accessible and inviting for new audiences and generations—with more creativity and choices. As a nonprofit organization governed by a board of trustees, Lakewood is committed to preserving and enhancing its grounds and architectural treasures and uses the proceeds generated from activities and events for that purpose. Lakewood invites the public to explore all that it has to offer. Learn more at https://www.lakewoodcemetery.o...