BLM Artist in Residence presents community workshop

BISHOP, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management, in partnership with the Mono Arts Council (MAC), announces a community engagement event as part of its Artist in Residence Program. On Saturday, Sept. 28, from 3-6 p.m., photographer Ryan Contreras will host a special workshop titled, “Advanced Cyanotypes” at 437 Old Mammoth Road, Suite 180, Mammoth Lakes, CA.

Ryan Contreras, a black and white artistic photographer from Los Angeles, has captured the breathtaking landscapes of the Eastern Sierra for years. Contreras will share his recent experience exploring the Bodie Hills, a remote and stunning corner of the Bishop BLM Field Office. Contreras will provide hands-on instruction creating cyanotype images— a photographic process similar to black and white images but recognized for its rich blue tones.

“The artist in residence program is a wonderful way to celebrate and share the beauty of public lands in the Bishop Field Office,” says Bishop Field Manager Sherri Lisius. “We appreciate Mr. Contreras sharing his artwork and providing the public opportunities to be inspired and create their own artwork.”

This event is open to the public, providing art enthusiasts and community members with a chance to delve into this photographic technique. Supplies will be provided by the MAC. Space is limited; participants must sign up through the MAC website.

The BLM Artist-in-Residence program encourages artists, including photographers, potters, sculptors, to use their observational skills in portraying a variety of cultural and natural resources through images, objects, and performances that bring others enjoyment and forge a deeper understanding of our nation’s public lands. To learn more about the program, please visit: Artist-in-Residence Program.

Those planning to visit the area can learn more by visiting the Bishop BLM Field Office page. For specific questions, contact the BLM Bishop Field Office at 760-872-5000 or BLM_CA_Web_BI@blm.gov.