Artist in Residence: Kyle Webb

Kyle Webb served as the twentieth Mesa County Libraries Artist in Residence at 970West Studio. The dates of his residency were January 9- April 17, 2023. During the residency, he kept open studio hours at 970West on Fridays from 11 am to 1 pm, allowing him to showcase his work with photography and his creative process for Mesa County residents. He also gave four public, educational programs:

Demystifying Digital Cameras (Tuesday, January 24, 2023, 6 pm to 7:30 pm), Central Library Mesa Room
Event Description:
Photographer Kyle Webb, with 40 years of photography experience including over 20 years shooting digital, will demystify the world of digital cameras while helping you understand some basic, yet important, photographic principles. If you're looking for an excuse to move beyond your smartphone, this is the class for you.

Sticker My Picture, Fruita Teen Time (Monday, February 13, 2023 4 pm to 5 pm), Fruita Branch Library
Event Description:
Artist in Residence Kyle Webb will share simple tips on seeing and photographing unique textures in everyday settings. Use your eye for color and composition to photograph something in or around the library and then print it out as a sticker. Supplies, including use of digital cameras and printer are provided.

Sticker My Picture, Teen event (Friday, February 17, 2023, 4 pm to 5:30 pm), Central Library Teen Center
Event Description:
Artist in Residence Kyle Webb will share simple tips on seeing and photographing unique textures in everyday settings. Use your eye for color and composition to photograph something in or around the library and then print it out as a sticker. Supplies, including use of digital cameras and printer are provided.

Hidden in Plain Sight (Thursday, April 6, 2023, 6 pm to 7:30 pm), Central Library Mesa Community Room
Event Description:
Photographer Kyle Webb, through his photos of unique textures and environments, will take us on a brief photographic journey around familiar areas in our town that you may have missed. He’ll share where and why he took these photos, and why (and how) he uses vintage lenses with his digital camera.