Fall 2011 Artist in Residence: Lynda Barry : : UMass Lowell

Author, cartoonist, painter and illustrator Lynda Barry is the Fall 2011 Artist in Residence for the Center for Arts and Ideas. Ms. Barry’s syndicated weekly comic strip, “Ernie Pook’s Comeek,” is nationally known. She has published several illustrated novels, such as The Good Times are Killing Me, which won the Washington State Governor’s Award. Barry’s bestselling book, What It Is, won the Eisner Award for Best Reality-Based Graphic Novel.

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Artist Talk and Book Signing:
During this presentation, Lynda Barry addressed her creative process and discussed her recent work.

See video from Lynda Barry's Artist Talk on October 25, 2011

Wednesday, October 26

Creativity Workshop:
This workshop focused on storytelling through the powerful combination of words and images.
Attendees were encouraged to bring a sketchbook or notepad, pens and other writing and drawing implements.

For more information about Lynda Barry:

You can find a selection of Lynda Barry's books at the South Campus UMass Lowell bookstore!

About the Artist in Residence Program
The Artist in Residence program at the Center for Arts and Ideas honors individual artists who excel in one or more of the many artistic disciplines. These artists are invited to the University of Massachusetts Lowell where they present their work, teach master classes and meet with students.

The Artist in Residence Program is sponsored by the College of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; the Center for Arts and Ideas; the English Department; the Gender Studies program; and the Art Department.

For information about the Artist in Residence program please contact Paul Marion, co-director of the Center for Arts and Ideas by email at Paul_Marion@uml.edu or by phone at 978.934.3107.