In Community
“I believe in the power of art to build communities that are supportive, equitable, hopeful and full of potential. The future needs all the originality and ingenuity each of us has to offer. Let’s lift each other’s voices and share our collective creativity.”
Shared Stories - “The Quilt Project”
Last Updated 4/15/24
Jennifer is currently collecting materials for an upcoming mixed-media quilt project planned for a partial installation window promotion display in July 2024 and full installation in August at the Corrine Woodman Gallery of The Arts Center of Corvallis, Oregon. Two material contribution opportunities are available to support this work and share your own story.
Material Donations: Jennifer is currently collecting a variety of vintage materials to include in this and future installation projects. Preferred materials include: vintage fabric, preferably with embroidered, knit, crocheted, or other similar details; vintage threads (embroidery or sewing); vintage photographs (digital or physical), letters, and postcards. To contribute your materials to this project, please contact Jennifer for a Material Intake Form. All donations will be handled with care, honored for their significance and history, and recognized for their contribution when included in a public art display.
Artistic Contribution: Jennifer is looking for community contributions of hexagons using preferably a fiber-based skill (knitting, crochet, embroidery, sewing) and any skill level, to add to her mixed media quilt. A hexagon template is available HERE. Please contact Jennifer for submission instructions, with any questions, or for any upcoming group making events.
Free Patterns
Posted 4/15/24
Coming Soon!
Look for Jennifer’s free patterns, starting with her Trillium-inspired knit hexagon - an element of design in her latest Installation Mixed Media quilt project - available soon!
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“Cellular Thoughts” - A Community Built Tree-Scape
Posted 4/2/24
Jennifer started this project in 2022. Unfortunately, she was unable to finish it at that time. Now, she is excited to announce its re-launch - once again planning to collect materials for a future installation project proposal (date and location to be determined) for 2025. More information will be available soon. Please contact Jennifer to be notified when this project is re-launched later this year.
The “BKind” Mission
Posted 4/2/24
“Being mindful of resources while creative in expression and showing kindness to the planet and each other.”
~ Jennifer
The inspiration behind “Collage O” - Watch this series grow!
Artist Support
Posted 4/2/24
Jennifer believes in the value and need to support fellow artists. From following artist accounts on social media, subscribing to Patreon content creators, attending art openings and events, writing reviews and providing curated art and artist recommendations, providing feedback and insight from her art career experience, supporting locally made art products and art suppliers, and purchasing original art when budgets allow - Jennifer believes in the power of showing up for each other in the artist community. When one person shines, the light illuminates everyone’s creativity.
Explore Jennifer’s latest list of recommendations for furthering creative curiosity
and supporting artists on her Substack publication’s resource guide:
Educational Opportunities & An Open Dialogue
Posted 4/2/24
Jennifer has many opportunities to directly connect, ask questions, and learn more about her studio practice - including new workshops.
You can also connect on Instagram or Threads, Chat on Substack, Message on Patreon, or Contact Jennifer via email or snail mail.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out!
Celebrations
Posted 4/2/24
Jennifer is celebrating 20 Years of Painting in 2024! Watch for opportunities to share your Jennifer Lommers art and enjoy a year-end art show on her announcement page, “20 Years” or by signing up for her e-Newsletter!