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One River Zen, arts center launch artist residency program · Illinois Valley - Shaw Local

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  One River Zen Arts Center Launch Artist Residency Program. Written by Shaw
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  Local News Network. This article is being read by an automated voice,
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  brought to you by Everlett. One, RiverZen and the Ottawa Center for
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  the Arts are accepting applications for an eight-week artist-in-residence program beginning October
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  5th, combining Zen practice with creative exploration. The program is open to
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  artists, writers, musicians, performers, photographers, and other creative individuals at all experience
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  levels. No prior experience with Zen or meditation is required. Participants will
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  attend four lectures on contemplative practice and the creative process, each paired
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  with a creative assignment. They will also gather in group sessions to
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  share work and discuss their experiences. The program is led by Sensei
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  Michael Brunner, Abbot and founding teacher of One River Zen, Ottawa poet
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  laureate Renee Parks, and local artists J. Douglas Dalrymple and J. Reid,
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  both members of the Ottawa Center for the Arts Board of Directors.
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  Two participants will be selected as artists in residence. In addition to
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  the full program, they will attend a weekend Zen retreat and meet
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  weekly to deepen their integration of contemplative practice and creative work. The
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  residency centers on three principles, maintain wonder, include everything, and allow compassion
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  to flow. Applications are due September 25th. More information is available at
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  ownareverson.org slash artists or by contacting Rene Parks at rin.parks at ownareverson.org.