The purpose of Glacier National Park's Artist-in-Residence Program is to stimulate and foster the artistic exploration of this natural and cultural treasure and to share the artist's inspiration with the public through educational programs and exhibits. In this manner, contemporary artists can continue to explore the concepts first contemplated by earlier artists and inspire other through their artistic endeavors.

Artist-in-Residence Cabin

2012 Artist-in-Residence Program Focus
To continue to support the park's on-going need for inspirational artwork for publications and social networking, two (2) artists will be selected for the 2012 summer season. One artist will be chosen based on their photographic and videographic abilities. The photographs and videos produced by this artist will be used for social and print media. The second artist selection will be based on the artist's abilities to produce artwork for Glacier's Junior Ranger Program. This program reaches over 5,000 children/year and the artwork created will be used to illustrate our Junior Ranger Program Booklet.

Once the artists are chosen, they will work with park staff to agree upon a final products that will be produced during the residency. All of the original artwork resulting from the residency will be donated to the United States Government and includes publishing and reproduction rights. The artists' work will be shared with the public through publication, websites, and other appropriate means.

Selected artists will receive lodging for a minimum of a four-week period during the summer in order to allow them the opportunity to pursue their particular art form and to develop the materials for use in park programing. This lodging is in a rustic cabin with no cell phone service or internet. It is an historic structure on the shores of Lake McDonald. The residency for the videographer will be approximately from July 1 -July 28. The residency for the Jr. Ranger artist will be approximately from August 5 - September 21 (or less if not this much time is needed to complete the artwork). No stipend is available. Artists must provide their own transportation and are responsible for the upkeep and cleaning of their lodging.

View of Lake McDonald from Artist-in-Residence Cabin

How to Apply
For the 2012 season, applications must be postmarked on or before February 15, 2012. Selections will be made by early March.

Applying artists must submit the following:

• A resume (not exceeding 3 pages) that highlights education, experience and training along with skills and experience in developing artistic materials related to the program focus areas; a summary of creative works; and, if applicable, professional brochures or similar publications.
• Graphic artists must submit representative examples of their work that would meet (of demonstrate the ability to meet) stated focus area objectives.
• A brief statement, in the form of a cover letter, stating what she/he hopes to achieve from a residency in Glacier National Park and how their work will benefit the park's interpretation and education programs as described in the focus area. Describe in a clear, yet concise manner, what types of products could be produced that we might use in our program.
• A non-refundable $10.00 check to the "Glacier Association." Application materials will not be returned.

Mail application materials with check by February 15, 2012 to:

Glacier Artist-in-Residence Program
Glacier Association
P.O. Box 318
West Glacier, MT 59936

Questions regarding Glacier's Artist-in-Residence Program should be directed to Bill Hayden, Interpretive Specialist, (406) 888-7927 or e-mail us