This month, Berlin-based painter and performance artist Britta Clausnitzer is Harker’s guest as first resident of the Dickinson Visual Arts Endowment, a new endowment that will support Harker’s visual arts programs and students.

On Jan. 14, Clausnitzer will take part in a collaborative performance project at the middle school campus, titled “Tiger on the Loose,” and on Jan. 19 she will appear at the upper school campus for another performance of “Tiger on the Loose,” a guest lecture at Nichols Auditorium and a special reception at the Rothschild Performing Arts Center.

In her home city of Berlin, Clausnitzer has become known for unique depictions of legendary figures from film, literature and classic art. Since 1994, her work has been showcased at exhibitions across Europe and the United States. She also works at as a curator and museum educator.

“I have always loved art and the way it moves and transforms us,” said Pam Dickinson, director of Harker’s Office of Communication, who established the new endowment. “It’s actually a gift for me to have this opportunity to give some heartfelt love to Harker’s art department and art students.”

Visual arts department chair Joshua Martinez expressed excitement at the upcoming residency and what has been made possible by the Dickinson Endowment. “This endowment will strengthen our school’s connection to the global art community by facilitating the expansion of our artist residency program,” he said.