PULLED FROM THE ARCHIVE Foundational & Contemporary Figures

ONE. A beloved moment from the archive is this snapshot of Mary Kay with her German shepherd. Mary Kay, known to many as the Sheriff of Ox-Bow, was an essential character on campus. As both a queer person and dog lover, Mary Kay serves as a Patron Saint of sorts to many here at Ox-Bow. // TWO. 2022 LeRoy Neiman Historic Preservation Fellow, Abbey Muza’s Pick: “One of my favorite parts of working in the archives was learning about artists like Ellen Lanyon through their connection to Ox-Bow. I wasn’t familiar with Lanyon’s work before sorting through her archives, but I was excited to learn about her presence on campus and how important Ox-Bow had been to her practice. Lanyon was director of Ox-Bow during the 70s. While director, she created a list of all of the artworks around campus. Some of these artworks were her own, including a large painted map of Ox-Bow on the patio of the Old Inn. Additionally, some of my favorite Ox-Bow event posters were in her archives; they’re very of the era! My last favorite thing about looking through her archives was seeing her administrative notes as director—more than any other director, she was prone to doodling in the margins during meetings, a relatable quality!” Made by Ellen Lanyon for Jerry Catania. // THREE. As a student, teacher, and eventually director of Ox-Bow, Elsa Ulbricht had an immense impact on the school. Perhaps most significantly, she broadened Ox-Bow’s academic vision. Ulbricht valued crafts as a major art form and was influential in bringing these disciplines to campus. Her legacy still lives on today through the variety of craft-based courses offered. // FOUR. To this day, artists that visit Ox-Bow are drawn to capture the surrounding area, whether it be landscapes of the lagoon, sketches of wildlife, or portraits of the architecture. This painting of the Lutz studio was created by Dawn Stafford, a longtime instructor at Ox-Bow who will be teaching the Art on the Meadow Workshop Color Wheel this summer. Dawn Stafford, The Lutz, 2002 // FIVE. This book was crafted by Pamela Barrie in 1989, in memory of her friend who worked at Ox-Bow. An English Professor at the School of the Art Institute, Barrie is an example of the variety of creatives that have been attracted to Ox-Bow, as well as the hybrid nature of work that often gets created on campus. Looking for Peter McGee by Pamela Barrie // SIX. The former Print Studio Manager at Ox-Bow, Lauren Anderson also taught Printmaking courses on campus. A variety of her prints live in our archive as a part of the rich history of artist-made prints and posters that breathe into the day-to-day life of Ox. // SEVEN. The 2018 course Black in the Woods was taught by Ayanah Moor and Krista Franklin. Guided by the two artists’ socially engaged practices, students interacted with art and readings relating to the landscape, identity, race, cultural studies, and the Gothic. This print, a collaborative representation of the instructors and students, now hangs in Ox-Bow’s Old Inn.

POLICIES TO NOTE COMPANION/GUEST POLICY

No companions, children, guests, or visitors are permitted during your stay. All residential housing and studio facilities are limited to artists enrolled in courses. We may be able to assist participants in finding accommodations for individual family circumstances, but these arrangements will be made on a case-by-case basis and must be determined in advance of your course or residency. There is no guarantee that alternate accommodations can be established.

Studio Policies

Each studio has specific policies in place to ensure the safety of students and equipment. Additionally, these policies ensure that all participants receive a quality education with equal access to faculty and equipment. All studio-specific policies will be explained on the first day of classes. Any student found in violation of these policies will be asked to leave the course without refund. These same policies are applied to any work conducted in the Ox-Bow landscape or on the Ox-Bow grounds. Because Ox-Bow is a community, we ask that all students respect the rights of their classmates and fellow community members by following our policies.

COVID-19 MITIGATION COMMUNITY GUIDELINES

As we are all in community together, it is everyone’s responsibility to assist in ensuring our community remains free of COVID-19. Please refer to the latest CDC guidance.

In order to mitigate the risks and spread of COVID-19, we have implemented new safety measures on campus. We ask that all community members follow the guidelines and best practices below.

SAFETY MEASURES FOR RESIDENTIAL PARTICIPANTS (ANYONE STAYING OVERNIGHT)

• Effective September 15, 2021, Ox-Bow School of Art and Artists’ Residency requires every participant who stays overnight on campus to submit proof of full vaccination, unless they cannot do so due to a religious or medical reason or other authorized exception. This requirement pertains to everyone staying overnight on campus, including staff, students, faculty, artists-in-residence and other guests. Vaccination must be current and upto-date (either the initial vaccination or booster administered within the past 12 months).

• We also maintain our mitigation standard that all of our fully-vaccinated overnight guests on campus get a

COVID test 72 hours prior to arrival, and submit proof of a negative result to the Campus Director before traveling to campus.

• You will receive a questionnaire, to be filled out 48 hours prior to arrival on campus, confirming that you have not been exposed to COVID-19 and are not currently experiencing any symptoms. You will be asked to upload your proof of vaccination and negative COVID-test results on this form.

GENERAL COMMUNITY GUIDELINES

• Practice proper hand washing.

• Socially distance, staying at least 6 feet apart from others, whenever possible.

• Properly cover your mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing.

MASK POLICY

• Cloth, surgical or N95-style masks are required whenever you are retrieving food in the New Inn dining room, as well as when you deliver used dishes to the dish area

• We ask that if you have recently traveled via airplane, mask when indoors for 3-5 days while you monitor the development of any potential symptoms

• Otherwise, Ox-Bow is a mask-friendly, mask-optional campus

• Disposable masks are available free of charge in the Old Inn

• COVID at-home tests are available free of charge for participants upon request from Old Inn Office staff

SPACES

• We have implemented separate work spaces in studios, limited tool and equipment sharing, and heightened sanitation of high-traffic areas.

• Whenever possible, workshops and events will take place in sheltered outdoor/open-air spaces for maximum ventilation.

• We will ensure that windows and doors with screens remain open as much as possible, keep fans running, and maximize airflow and ventilation.

• In the warmer months, open-air tents on the Meadow facilitate outdoor gatherings.

Dining

• Masks are required whenever you are retrieving food in the New Inn dining room, as well as when you deliver used dishes to the dish pit

• Use provided hand sanitizer before retrieving food.

• Grab-and-go snacks will be available for residential participants between meals.

• Participants must bus their own used dishes back to the dish pit.

• Food service practices will evolve as necessary.

Cleaning

• Housekeeping staff use antiviral cleaning agents for all cleaning purposes.

• Housekeeping staff clean and disinfect public bathrooms and other high-traffic areas daily.

• DIY cleaning kits will be available upon request. Housekeeping staff will replenish these kits as necessary. All community members will be expected to pitch in to keep themselves and their spaces clean.

• All public bathrooms are equipped with paper towel dispensers.

• Hand sanitizer dispensers are available in high-traffic areas.

In Case Of Illness

• All community members will be asked to familiarize themselves with COVID symptoms; we will make this information available through orientations, as well as postings on our website and on campus. We will also provide printouts with detailed information about local medical facilities.

• If you are experiencing symptoms, tell core staff immediately.

• Staff will take the temperature of any student demonstrating potential COVID symptoms.

• Any participants with COVID-like symptoms (cough and fever) will be asked to leave campus and seek medical care at the Campus Director’s discretion. Any participants testing positive for COVID-19 will be asked to isolate and to exit campus as soon as possible. Ox-Bow cannot provide quarantine space for participants who test positive for COVID-19.

• If a confirmed case of COVID or COVID-like symptoms are exhibited by anyone currently on campus, Ox-Bow reserves the right to actions, including immediate closure of our campus and/or providing COVID testing to staff and participants. In the case of any closures, we will assist in making arrangements to have participants leave campus.

• Ox-Bow will work with the required outside health departments for contact tracing.

• Ox-Bow’s staff cannot provide medical care or transportation to a care facility.

Please direct questions about campus life during COVID to Claire Arctander, Campus Director (carctander@ox-bow.org)

INTRODUCING: SUNDAY SOJOURNS!

Interested in an insiders’ peek into the history, land, and culture of Ox-Bow? Join Claire Arctander, Campus Director, for an intimate tour and brunch experience. We will offer three Sunday Sojourn sessions throughout this summer, at the following dates and times:

SUNDAY SOJOURNS!

June 25, July 30, & August 13 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

Your sojourn will begin with an hourlong guided tour of Ox-Bow’s hallowed grounds, and conclude with brunch prepared by our renowned Hospitality Department team. Spots are limited. This very special experience is only $30 per person! Register online at www.ox-bow.org/sunday-sojourns