Hamilton Wood Type Museum criticized for canceling artist residencies

TWO RIVERS (NBC 26) — A small community museum with national reach is facing criticism after multiple artists say their residencies were unexpectedly canceled, raising concerns within the print art community.

Artist Ibé Crawley was set to begin her residency at the Hamilton Wood Type Museum when she received a cancellation notice just one week before it was scheduled to start.

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"Without explanation I was merely told that they were reevaluating their initiatives," Crawley said.

In a video she gave permission to share, Crawley said she reached out to the museum's board for answers.

"And I was told they don't want to speak to me at that time," Crawley said.

Crawley said she went t