The Demuth Foundation, a nonprofit arts organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the visual arts, has announced the name of its first Artist-in-Residence, Ana Neifeld, who will begin her residency in June 2025. The residency program was created to engage with artists who focus on drawing and/or painting to create work for the Demuth Foundation’s collection and Lancaster’s art community.
Executive Director of the Demuth Foundation, Abby Baer said, “The selection committee unanimously chose Ana because of her strong application and connection to Charles Demuth’s work. We cannot wait to see how her work evolves through her time spent at our museum and through her interactions with Lancaster’s art community.”
Neifeld, an artist originally from Oakland, California, came to the east coast to study at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and the University of Pennsylvania. Neifeld is currently working as an artist, teaching artist and assistant gallery curator in Philadelphia. She holds a BFA in painting from the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. Neifeld’s art has been influenced by Charles Demuth’s work through her study of his works at the Barnes Foundation.
“I strive to create spaces of contemplation and wonder, using the language of painting to evoke emotional landscapes rather than literal depictions. I am particularly drawn to Demuth’s precision—his ability to craft clean, deliberate compositions while maintaining a profound sense of mystery.” Neifeld said.
The conclusion of the six-week residency will include an exhibit of the works produced by Neifeld during her time at the Demuth Foundation as well as a lecture about her work during the residency. Dates for these events will be announced at a later date.
