Megan Karlen generally spends her days in her Red Hook art studio; buses idling outside her windows, cars honking, music blaring.
But for one week, starting tomorrow, this artist will be living off the grid in one of the glorious Dune Shacks of Provincetown, MA.
"It's a residency I've been wanting to participate in for years. This is literally a dream come true" says Ms. Karlen.
Only 19 of these shacks, originally built in the 30's and 40's survive and they are now part of the Provincetown Compact, a non-profit that offers residencies three seasons of the year. There's no electricity, heat is from a wood stove, you bring your water in....
"I had to go out and buy a battery-operated boom box. I didn't even think they made them anymore!"
Preview the magic of these dunes here.
And stay tuned for the continuation of the story - and the art that comes from it.
Ms. Karlen's studio will be open Oct 19 - 20th. 184 Lorraine St. Red Hook.
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