Submitted by Sam Bergamo, Residency Co-ordinator, Friends of Fundy
The Molly Kool Artist in Residency (AiR) has opened its doors and is currently hosting Jill McNair from June 29th to July 4th! Come participate in Fundy Signals where Jill invites visitors to look a little closer at the natural world within the Fundy Region. Inspired by the colourful signal flags used by mariners, participants will create their own "Fundy Signal" using shapes and patterns inspired by their time in the Park - whether that's a fern, a bird track, shell, wave or tree line. Jill’s studio at the Molly Kool Centre will be open from 12-4pm daily during her week residency.
Ronda Cynthia Fraser will be in residence from July 6th to July 11th. After retiring, Ronda was driven to creative pursuits. She was invited to a show at Moonbrook Manor in Riverside-Albert and loves the area. She makes her work out of found objects, and every piece has an amusing punch line. We’re excited to see what she brings to our community from her backyard to share her unique perspective on local history!
From July 18th to July 26th, the Molly Kool Centre will welcome Emily Jane Kelly. Originally from PEI, Emily uses rock pigments to creatively present the diversity of our environment. Her art ranges from realistic to abstract and focuses on stopping in spaces people normally move through, giving time and attention to places and things that are often overlooked despite their beauty. The Molly Kool Centre will be open throughout Emily’s time with us from 1:30 - 4:30pm each afternoon. Drop in to experience how Emily transforms rock into beautiful creations.
From July 28th to August 6th Ann Piché will be taking up residency at the Molly Kool Centre. Ann is a photo-based artist in Ottawa, Canada. A former Royal Canadian Mounted Police electronic technician and the first woman in that role, Ann built a career inside systems defined by precision and measurable outcomes. This experience continues to shape her practice. Ann uses abstraction and experimental techniques to explore the anxiety we can feel when facing the unfamiliar. She builds her images in the camera, using light and motion, not software. The Fundy tidal flats, a landscape that vanishes and returns twice a day, are a natural subjectfor an artist whose work lives at the edge of the explainable.
The Molly Kool Centre has long been home to community events. This developing residency will offer new ways to experience the Fundy region and further strengthen communities, celebrate culture, and care for the land and waters that we all share. As the residency evolves over time organizers hope it will continue to grow as a meaningful platform for artists, residents, and visitors alike, carrying forward the legacy of Molly Kool through creativity, stewardship, and shared experiences rooted in the Bay of Fundy.
The Molly Kool Artist in Residency (AiR) has opened its doors and is currently hosting Jill McNair from June 29th to July 4th! Come participate in Fundy Signals where Jill invites visitors to look a little closer at the natural world within the Fundy Region. Inspired by the colourful signal flags used by mariners, participants will create their own "Fundy Signal" using shapes and patterns inspired by their time in the Park - whether that's a fern, a bird track, shell, wave or tree line. Jill’s studio at the Molly Kool Centre will be open from 12-4pm daily during her week residency.
Ronda Cynthia Fraser will be in residence from July 6th to July 11th. After retiring, Ronda was driven to creative pursuits. She was invited to a show at Moonbrook Manor in Riverside-Albert and loves the area. She makes her work out of found objects, and every piece has an amusing punch line. We’re excited to see what she brings to our community from her backyard to share her unique perspective on local history!
From July 18th to July 26th, the Molly Kool Centre will welcome Emily Jane Kelly. Originally from PEI, Emily uses rock pigments to creatively present the diversity of our environment. Her art ranges from realistic to abstract and focuses on stopping in spaces people normally move through, giving time and attention to places and things that are often overlooked despite their beauty. The Molly Kool Centre will be open throughout Emily’s time with us from 1:30 - 4:30pm each afternoon. Drop in to experience how Emily transforms rock into beautiful creations.
From July 28th to August 6th Ann Piché will be taking up residency at the Molly Kool Centre. Ann is a photo-based artist in Ottawa, Canada. A former Royal Canadian Mounted Police electronic technician and the first woman in that role, Ann built a career inside systems defined by precision and measurable outcomes. This experience continues to shape her practice. Ann uses abstraction and experimental techniques to explore the anxiety we can feel when facing the unfamiliar. She builds her images in the camera, using light and motion, not software. The Fundy tidal flats, a landscape that vanishes and returns twice a day, are a natural subjectfor an artist whose work lives at the edge of the explainable.
The Molly Kool Centre has long been home to community events. This developing residency will offer new ways to experience the Fundy region and further strengthen communities, celebrate culture, and care for the land and waters that we all share. As the residency evolves over time organizers hope it will continue to grow as a meaningful platform for artists, residents, and visitors alike, carrying forward the legacy of Molly Kool through creativity, stewardship, and shared experiences rooted in the Bay of Fundy.
Image and caption credit to Ronda Cynthia Fraser
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