! Editor ’ s Note
The Desert Light
The Magazine of Mojave National Preserve Artist Foundation
EDITOR IN CHIEF : Bob Killen ART DIRECTOR : Melody Duque ON LINE : Elisabeth Hewlett PHOTO EDITOR : Joe Raggin
MOJAVE NATIONAL PRESERVE ARTIST FOUNDATION 310 W . 5th St ., 2nd Floor , Santa Ana , CA 92701
Moving Forward into the New and Exciting Year
2017 will be an exciting year of tremendous growth for the Mojave National Preserve Artists Foundation ( MNPAF ).
We begin with a new Artist in Residence , art photographer , Christine Hauber . A great article about her work appears in this edition of Desert Light , but I also want to provide an editorial note about her theme and project .
Christine camped in the Mojave National Preserve desert with her motor home while doing her Artists in Residence project . It was cold and windswept at times and Christine patiently waited out the weather to capture a particular sky that would emphasize her infrared art . More importantly , she overcame the vastness of desolation of the Mojave National Preserve to create ‘ Pause , Breathe and Feel ’, an exhibit that frames the Mojave Desert in a light that emphasizes solitude and peace .
You must see this exhibit , and I encourage you to collect at least one of her originals , which are on maple frames .
The OX Ranch will become the new home for artists in the MNPAF Artist in Residence program , and we need your help with restoring and updating this iconic location . We need trades volunteers , as well as financial donors , and this article describes the process of how you can help .
The foundation has grown and thus we are making changes in the duties of various board members and volunteers to accommodate new projects and service . Thus , this is my last Desert Light edition as editor . I will devote my time to fundraising and marketing the work of our artists . The talented and capable Tom Lowe will take over this post , and I know first hand that he will provide us with strong editorial leadership .
All the best light ,
Bob bob @ mojaveair . org
Unity
WHO WE ARE The Mojave National Preserve Artist Foundation is a Notfor-Profit Corporation dedicated to supporting the Artists in Residence Program ( AIR ), and the restoration of the Kousch Homestead , a future home for artists creating work in Mojave National Preserve .
WHAT WE DO The Foundation provides programs to encourage diverse artistic interpretations from emerging growth and seasoned artists to pursue themes that will establish a continuum of understanding for the public regarding the land , history , atmosphere , and the many visual communities of Mojave National Preserve .
EDITORIAL MISSION The Desert Light fosters an appreciation of the contributions and work of artists who participate in thematic projects for Mojave National Preserve . The magazine uses the power of imagery and language to forge a lasting bond between MNPAF members , readers , while inspiring new readers in our efforts to develop art in national Parks and to complete the Kousch Homestead Restoration Mission .
MAKE A DIFFERENCE The Mojave National Preserve Artists Foundation is an allvolunteer organization dedicated to the development of the arts within Mojave National Preserve . When you make a donation , you make a difference , contributing funds that will help restore our new artist ’ s residence , the historic Kousch Homestead , expanding arts on the Mojave National Preserve , and enabling us to present exhibits that educate , entertain , and inform through the work of gifted artists .
HOW TO DONATE Contribute today by going to https :// www . mojaveair . org / contribute or send your tax deductible donation check to Mojave National Preserve Artists Foundation , 310 W . 5th St ., 2nd Floor Santa Ana , CA 92701
HOW TO REACH US On line : director @ mojaveair . org Phone : ( 562 ) 665-7472 Mail : Mojave National Preserve Artists Foundation 310 W . 5th St ., 2nd Floor Santa Ana , CA 92701
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