Ellen C. Bruner Professional Performing Artist Residency Program

Ellie Bruner founded the Wildwood Artist Series (WAS) in 1990 to encourage an appreciation of the fine arts and to support music education in our community.

The Ellen C. Bruner Professional Performing Artist Residency Fund brings professional artists into extended partnerships with our students for hands-on learning experiences in the schools.

Artists in Residency

2025–2026: Shaun Johnson — O.H. Anderson Elementary

2024–2025: Songwriting with James Hersch — Wildwood Elementary

2022–2023: Sowah Mensah — Mahtomedi Middle School

2021–2022: Peter Mayer — O.H. Anderson Elementary

2020–2021: James Hersch — Wildwood Elementary

2019–2020: Kyle Pederson — Mahtomedi Middle School & High School Choirs

2018–2019: Dr. Scott Agster — Mahtomedi Middle School & High School Bands

2017–2018: J.D. Steele — O.H. Anderson Elementary

2016–2017: Ross Sutter — Wildwood Elementary