Bryn Du welcomes Timothy McCool as artist in residence

Special to Granville Sentinel
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Bryn Du Mansion is thrilled to announce the arrival of its third artist in residence for the year, Timothy McCool. Hailing from Austin, Texas, McCool is an accomplished artist and educator with an impressive background and much to offer the community.

Timothy McCool is the Bryn Du Commission's third artist in residences in 2023.
Timothy McCool is the Bryn Du Commission's third artist in residences in 2023.

Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, McCool earned his master’s of fine arts from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University, located in Boston, Massachusetts. McCool's artistic journey has been marked by numerous solo exhibitions at prestigious venues such as the Montserrat College of Art in Beverly, Massachusetts, Carroll & Sons Gallery in Boston, Massachusetts, Room 68 Gallery in Provincetown, Massachusetts, and Launch F18 in New York City, New York. He has also made his mark in group exhibitions at renowned institutions like the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and the Boston Center for the Arts.

McCool's artistic endeavors are not limited to the United States. He has ventured internationally, having been an artist in residence at the Arteles Creative Center in Finland. Moreover, McCool is the co-founder of the DIY exhibition space Goodluckhavefun, operating out of a garage in West Austin, demonstrating his commitment to fostering creativity in unconventional spaces.

During his residency at Bryn Du Mansion, which spans September and October, Timothy McCool will generously share his artistic talents with the local community. The program promises an array of engaging events, from a colored pencil workshop to open studio sessions. Bryn Du Mansion invites art enthusiasts and the curious alike to join in and witness the magic of McCool's artistry.

McCool will be residing in the Bryn Du Mansion Artist in Residence Cottage, a renovated space behind the historic mansion. This residency program is part of Bryn Du's ongoing efforts to enhance local awareness and engagement in the arts by introducing a diverse range of artists to the Granville community throughout the year. It also serves as an inspirational setting for artists to create their works, providing them with an environment conducive to artistic exploration.

Bryn Du Mansion is excited to support artists in their creative journey and welcomes McCool with open arms. McCool's residency promises to be a remarkable addition to the vibrant artistic tapestry of Granville.

For more information about McCool's residency and Bryn Du Mansion's Artist in Residence program, please visit Bryn Du Mansion's website.

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