Pine Meadow Ranch Hosts Artists in Residence

Community invited to engage with writers at April 11 event

Mar. 25, 2026 at 12:00am

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Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts and Agriculture is inviting the community to engage with its current artists in residence on April 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. The event will feature the resident writers sharing their work and discussing how their time at the ranch has impacted their writing practice. Special guest author Pam Houston will also be in attendance.

Why it matters

Pine Meadow Ranch provides a creative retreat for artists, writers, and other creatives to develop their craft in a rural, nature-focused setting. This event allows the public to connect directly with the current cohort of resident artists and learn more about their work and experiences at the ranch.

The details

During the event, the resident writers will share excerpts of their work and discuss how their time at Pine Meadow Ranch has influenced and enriched their writing practice. The event will also feature a special appearance by acclaimed author Pam Houston, who will likely read from her work and engage in a discussion with attendees. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required due to limited space in the ranch's classroom.

  • The event will take place on April 11, 2026 from 4 to 6 p.m.

The players

Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts and Agriculture

A rural arts and agriculture retreat that provides creative space and programming for writers, artists, and other creatives.

Leah Altman

An Oglala Lakota writer and nonprofit executive who is currently an artist-in-residence at Pine Meadow Ranch.

Lyric Aquino

An award-winning journalist and citizen of Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo who is currently an artist-in-residence at Pine Meadow Ranch.

Pam Houston

A renowned author who will be a special guest at the Pine Meadow Ranch event, reading from her work and engaging with attendees.

Barbara Soulé

A Diné communications strategist and multidisciplinary creative who is currently an artist-in-residence at Pine Meadow Ranch.

Jarrette Werk

An award-winning Indigenous journalist and photographer who is currently an artist-in-residence at Pine Meadow Ranch.

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What they’re saying

“We are thrilled to invite the community to engage with our current cohort of resident artists and writers. This event is a wonderful opportunity to learn about their creative practices and the impact that Pine Meadow Ranch has had on their work.”

— Leah Altman, Artist-in-Residence

What’s next

The Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts and Agriculture plans to host additional public events throughout the year to showcase the work of its resident artists.

The takeaway

Pine Meadow Ranch continues to provide a valuable creative retreat for writers, artists, and other creatives, fostering the development of new work and allowing the public to engage directly with the resident artists.