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A captivating glimpse into the Arctic awaits attendees in Auvillar, France, as artist Barrie Kaufman prepares to present a narrated slideshow detailing her recent expedition to the remote region. Kaufman, currently an artist in residence at the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts (VCCA), will share her experiences aboard a ship carrying a diverse group of 30 writers, scientists, artists, and composers.
A Unique Arctic Expedition
The presentation, scheduled for Tuesday, October 14th, at 6 p.m. in the living room of Maison Vieilhescazes, located at 16, esplanade du Port, promises a unique outlook on the Arctic landscape. Kaufman’s journey wasn’t solely observational; she actively engaged with the habitat alongside a multidisciplinary team. Attendees will have the possibility to not only view the slideshow but also to visit Kaufman’s workshop and observe her work in progress.
an Internationally Recognized Artist
Barrie Kaufman is a West Virginia-based artist whose work spans multiple mediums, including painting, printmaking, glass, and ceramic sculpture. Her artistic achievements have garnered international recognition,with exhibitions at prestigious venues such as Sotheby’s in Stockholm,Sweden. She was honored with the Taipei Mayor’s Prize at the taipei Biennial International Printmaking and Drawing Exhibition in Taiwan and received the Presse Papier grant for visiting artists in Trois-Rivières, quebec.
Kaufman’s dedication to her craft has been consistently supported through prestigious fellowships and residencies. She is a two-time recipient of the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation Fellowship for residencies at the virginia Center for the Creative Arts, having been awarded the fellowship in both 2018 and 2009.Further enriching her artistic development, kaufman has participated in multiple residencies at Moulin à nef in 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2025, and completed an Arctic Circle residency in Svalbard, Norway, in July 2025.
Future Endeavors and Continued Exploration
Looking ahead, Kaufman is slated to curate a significant 50-year retrospective in 2026 at the Juliet Museum of Art, Clay Center for Arts and Sciences, in Charleston, West Virginia.This upcoming exhibition underscores her lasting impact on the art world and her commitment to fostering artistic dialog.
You can find more of Barrie Kaufman’s work on Instagram: www.instagram.com/barriekaufman/.
this presentation offers a rare opportunity to connect with an accomplished artist and gain insight into her inspiring journey to one of the world’s most captivating and fragile environments.
