2026-2027 Artist in Residence
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MEDIA CONTACT:
Madeline Jarvis, Library Director
218-834-6201
madeline.jarvis@alslib.info
www.twoharborspubliclibrary.com
Two Harbors Public Library Announces Annmarie Geniusz as New Artist in Residence
Two Harbors, MN -- The Two Harbors Public Library is pleased to welcome Annmarie Geniusz
as our new Artist in Residence. Geniusz will be at residence at the Two Harbors Public Library
through May 2027, developing new work and engaging with the community through a series of
public programs.
“My work covers a wide range of materials and applications, but one universal truth across
mediums is the focus on a sense of wonder, whimsical joy and celebration of being in the natural
world,” said Geniusz. “In teaching I do primarily tend to focus on technical skills and techniques
needed, but I also try to remind students that this is primarily about having fun. Creating art as an
adult is about connecting to your inner child and the joy that came through finger painting, glitter
glue, sidewalk chalk and play-dough clay. Art can be an experimental space to focus and connect
different pathways of thought. The process is always more important than the outcome.”
“Annmarie’s work - across mediums - reflects joy and community,” said Library Director
Madeline Jarvis. “Our selection committee is thrilled to partner with her to bring hands-on
creative programming to our library. We see the arts as a lens patrons can use to learn about
themselves and connect with their local community, and are very eager for our patrons to explore
with her through this residency.”
The culminating event will be a community art show hosted at the Two Harbors Public Library
through the month of May 2027 with work created by program participants. Throughout the
course of the residency, the public will be able to participate in free workshops, passive
activities, and open studio hours. The Artist in Residence program is funded through the
generosity of the Two Harbors Area Fund.
About the Artist
Annmarie Geniusz is a professional artist who works in many mediums. She is best known for
her large scale chalk murals at festivals. But she is also known for crop art, pen and ink botanical
illustrations, indigenous heritage illustrations and stained glass art.
She has been working at national level chalk art festivals for several years. She loves that her
work at chalk art festivals involves traveling to new communities and states. She is inspired by
new landscapes, wildlife, and unique cultural experiences of wherever she finds herself.
She recognizes that each new medium she takes on inspires her working new directions across
all her artistic disciplines. For this reason, she is never afraid to try a new art form. For example,
she sees that chalk art inspires the use of more bold, full color images. Crop art inspires attention
to detail and teaches her patience. Illustration gives her encouragement to academically study
subjects and learn.
She graduated suma cum laude, with a B.A.-H in Studio Art and Geology from the University of
Minnesota-Twin Cities. She has completed art residencies through the Science Museum of
Minnesota and internationally at the Chateau Kalpak art festival of Sarkoy, Terirăg, Turkey.
About Two Harbors Public Library
The Two Harbors Public Library is a cornerstone of the community dedicated to fostering
lifelong learning, connection, and inclusivity.
2025-2026 Artist in Residence
