The awesome landscapes of the American West have inspired artists for generations. From idyllic paintings, sepia prints, soaring musical scores, and pastoral writings, artists have prompted the public and politicians to establish national parks as an enduring heritage. Their art introduced this natural world to people who might not otherwise experience such places.

Artists are invited to become part of this well-established tradition through the North Cascades Artist-in-Residence program. Selected individuals will discover and interpret this landscape through their own creative projects. They are hosted by national park personnel and have opportunities to explore, hike, and become a conduit for the local community to understand resources in new and unique ways. Artists are expected to contribute to the NPS mission through public presentations and a donated work of art for the park's permanent collection.

The goal of the North Cascades Program is to allow artists to help frame and interpret this history and landscape for those who visit now, those who come later, and those who will only know the parks through this artistic legacy.

1 Park, 2 Residencies
The jagged North Cascades mountain range creates two distinct environments, the wet west side and the dry east side. Accordingly, the park complex is managed as two districts, the Skagit and the Stehekin. The districts vary significantly in natural features, remoteness, and park community. We encourage potential artists to learn about both locations and determine which residency best fits their goals and interests.  

Due Dates
Spring residencies: February 1
Fall residencies: July 1

The park is not hosting a Skagit residency in 2012