Chronicling Artists & the Environment: Kimberly Baker

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GuestAuthor: Cayla Lewis
KIMBERLY BAKERProfessionalGrant: EarthChronicles Project Group Exhibition

Kimberly Baker, Illinois River Misty Morning, photography

Meekerresident and current University of Oklahoma natural sciences student, Kimberly Baker is aconservation photographer with a large emphasis on the Illinois River. She usesher work to promote the conservation of water and the environment, and uses thepromotion as the motivation and empowerment for her creative process.
Bakerenjoys the “solitary nature” of photography, but has recently teamed up withfilmmaker Bob Demboski and New Mexico artist, Fran Hardy to create theeducational documentary, Earth ChroniclesProject. The Artist’s Process: Oklahoma, featuring Oklahoma artists andcreative individuals. A group exhibition of artists related to this film willalso be taking place that will coincide with the film’s debut on OETA. Withhelp from OVAC’s Professional Basics Grant, Baker will display 6 large framed works inthis exhibition.
Recently premiered at the MabeeGerrer Museum of Art (MGMA), the documentary will broadcast on OETA September13, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.  Appearing on several TV and radiostations regarding her interest in and project about the Illinois River, Bakerhas also exhibited work all around Oklahoma.
The Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition investsin artists’ project through grants for growing careers, creative projects andexceptional continuing education. Find grant guidelines and application here. Free workshopsabout how to apply will be held September 8 & October 13.