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“Knowing the teacher and knowing I needed to reach out to a like minded group of
people to keep me focused on producing more art and this seemed like a dream
place at the right time. (It was)!

It became a place of refuge for me I just couldn’t wait for the next ping on my Slack
site, the community built from this residency is more than I could have ever thought
possible, the organization behind the scenes has been enormous I know, but such a
smooth outcome and beautiful group of ‘found’ friends.”

Marian McKenzie-Cone, Three-term Continuing Resident

When I first read about The Enso Circle, I was so excited. An opportunity to work with
Lyn and Michelle – I couldn’t apply fast enough! Little did I know that I would be joined
by a group of wonderful women, sisters in spirit. All these artists are talented and
blessed with generous hearts and a giving spirit.
The residency has brought focus and a purpose into my art practice and dear friends
into my life. I’m already planning for the next three months in the Circle as a continuing
resident. Oh, and did I mention how much fun it is!

Holly Osborn, Four-term Continuing Resident

The entire experience of the ENSO Circle has been so good for me on so many levels.
It has pushed me to try new things and experiment with some kinds of making that I’ve
wanted to do for years. It has encouraged me to let go of expectations and experiment more
openly.

Through the residency, I’ve been able to take the time and space to concentrate on some
deeply personal work that has allowed me to work through some emotions in a very
cathartic way. It has helped me to feel more supported and like I have a “crew” I can talk to
about art things who “get it”.

And lastly, it also helped me embrace parts of my process I have struggled with for years by
giving me new perspectives.

Sarah Treanor, Three-term Continuing Resident

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