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Maker-in-Residence

Erwin Ong
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Meet our Winter Maker-in-Residence, Erwin Ong!

We are delighted to introduce Erwin Ong, our Maker-in-Residence for Winter 2026! 

Whimsical sea creatures made from upcycled cardboard!

Learn how to make beautiful, whimsical, freestanding sculptures of sea creatures using upcycled cardboard. 

Erwin Ong is an illustrator and maker inspired by plants, animals, and the patterns found in nature. Based in White Plains, he runs a small art studio called A Duck Amuck, where he focuses on playful, ocean-inspired illustrations for murals, stationery, and community projects. Erwin also partners with organizations to create joyful, inclusive visuals that support connection, learning, and storytelling. Learn more about his work at aduckamuck.com, on Facebook at facebook.com/aduckamuck, or on Instagram at instagram.com/duckamuck..


Become Our Next Maker-in-Residence

The Harrison Public Library Maker-in-Residence will work out of the Library for three months (no more than 4 hours per month), working on a project of their choosing. As part of your residency, you will share your skills with the public. We’ll cover the costs of workshop supplies and pay you a stipend of $500 for your time working and teaching. You get unrestricted access to our equipment, an opportunity to learn new skills, public exposure for your work, and a chance to share your talents with your community and all the warm fuzzy feelings that entails. We’re looking for all kinds of making, whether digital or physical. Come and show us how you do it.

Makers selected must be 18 or older, may be subjected to a comprehensive criminal background check, and must have professional references. Applications are accepted and makers are selected on a rolling basis, with appointments made as residencies end.

Application

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Harrison Public Library Maker-in-Residence Program Agreement

This is not an offer of employment, and as a “Maker-In-Residence” you will be considered an independent contractor. The maker-in-residence is a contracted position for three months.

The maker-in-residence will receive a one-time payment of $500. The library will provide funding for supplies for public programs.

The maker-in-residence will have up to four hours time per month onsite in the library. The maker-in-residence will be encouraged to work with all of the three groups who use the lab: teens, adults, and families (i.e., all ages).

A portion of our space will be designated for the project being worked on by the artist/maker on display.

All workshops will be made available to the general public, with HPL responsible for participant signup.

These workshops must present attendees with an activity-based, hands-on opportunity to learn a new skill.

The maker-in-residence will be responsible for procuring all necessary consumable supplies for workshops. HPL will reimburse, when agreement is reached, the maker-in-residence for supply costs based on actual detailed receipts. All leftover supplies will become the property of HPL.

Any resulting artwork or product created by the maker-in-residence may be exhibited for a period of one month.

Maker-in-residence is responsible for any travel costs related to maker-in-residence activities.

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