Artist in Residence
“We Write the Book” 2025 at the Northridge Library Kick-off Workshop!
I am thrilled to serve again as a 2025-26 “NEAR” Artist in Residence at the Northridge Branch Library!
This Neighborhood Engagement Artist Residency (NEAR) is supported by the wonderful City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.
On September 13th, 2025, over 30 participants of a diverse ages and backgrounds gathered to learn how to create the accordion fold book, create one and two cut pop-ups, and joyfully develop their books into fanciful, whimsical and fantastical works of art.
Fitting words of appreciation for the Library, and truly encapsulates why we all do what we do!
“We Write the Book” Artist Residency Returns to the Northridge Public Library!

I am thrilled to serve again as a 2025-26 “NEAR” Artist in Residence at the Northridge Branch Library!
This Neighborhood Engagement Artist Residency is supported by the wonderful City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.
I was honored to serve as artist-in-residence at the Northridge Branch Library, conducting bookmaking workshops and events for the local community and library patronage from February through May 31, 2025 and am looking forward to working further with the Northridge and greater community!

Our workshops are completely free to community with all materials and refreshments included, supported by the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.

Please see our 2024-25Artist Residency at the beautiful Northridge Branch Library CULMINATION EVENT!
Please see the flier below for dates and times of programs beginning September 13, 2025!

“We Write The Book” returns to the Northridge Branch Library!
I am thrilled to serve again as a 2025-26 “NEAR” Artist in Residence at the Northridge Branch Library!
This Neighborhood Engagment Artist Residency is supported by the wonderful City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.
I was honored to serve as artist-in-residence at the Northridge Branch Library, conducting bookmaking workshops and events for the local community and library patronage from February through May 31, 2025 and am looking forward to working further with the Northridge and greater community!
Our workshops are completely free to community with all materials and refreshments included, supported by the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.
2025-26 Times, dates and details to come!

Please see our 2024-25 Artist Residency at the beautiful Northridge Branch Library CULMINATION EVENT!
Please join us for our exciting bookmaking workshops throughout September through December, 2025!

RAW FOOTAGE: With The Artist: Debra Disman Part II

See VIDEO of the “KnoW Safe Place”
“With the Artist: Debra Disman Part II“
In Conversation with Erika Sukstorf
developer of “raw footage” (more to come)
Please click link to view
RAW FOOTAGE: With The Artist: Debra Disman Part I

Please see VIDEO of the “KnoW Safe Place”










