Emmi Farris, then Emmi Hall, served as the third Mesa County Libraries Artist in Residence at 970West Studio. The dates of her residency were from January 9 - April 24, 2017. During the residency, she kept open studio hours at 970West from 9 am to Noon on Mondays, allowing her to showcase her art and creative process for Mesa County residents. She also gave eight public, educational programs:

Fueling the Creative Process (January 11)
Groundhog Day Party (February 2)
Un-Valentine’s Party (Teaching how to make flesh wounds using toilet paper and glue) (February 9)
Kids Club (February 15)
Watercolor Sketching (March 8)
Neighbors Read (March 23)
First Friday Showcase (April 7)
From Sketch to Digital Art: Learn How (April 22)