Photographer Andrea Fuhrman (BFA 1993) will be the artist-in-residence at the Red Barn Studio, 212 S. Main, Lindsborg, through March 10. 

The Abilene resident received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Art Institute of Chicago and her Masters of Fine Arts at Washington University.  She has also completed degrees in education, psychology and English. 
Fuhrman has been an artist-in-residence in Costa Rica and Finland as well as in several places in the United States. During recent years, she has exhibited in several places in Kansas including Lawrence, McPherson, Manhattan, Leavenworth, and Salina.  She has also been a part of exhibitions in California, Oregon, Missouri, Ohio, and New York. 

Fuhrman has won several awards including first place in the fine arts category at the Smoky Hill River Festival 2007. The artist has been a teacher, juror, and lecturer throughout the United States.  While at the Red Barn, the Fuhrman will be working on photo collages, shooting photographs, and creating mixed media collages.
The artist will conduct a workshop from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. March 5, for students first grade and above. During the "Cutting Edges” workshop, students will create collages using found objects and personal treasures.  

Call the Red Barn at 785-227-2217 for more information. Visitors are welcome to visit with the artist during studio hours from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.

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