News Release

Capitol Reef National Park Announces 2020 Artist-in-Residence Participants

Date: February 11, 2020
Contact: Penni Torgerson, 435-425-4101

Congratulations to the four participants in the Artist-in-Residence (AiR) program at Capitol Reef National Park in 2020. Each artist brings a unique talent and will share their interpretations of the park’s resources and meanings in ways that engage the public through a variety of artistic mediums such as music, print making, writing, or photography. “Art has been an important means of communicating the unique beauty and history of our nation's public lands and national parks, starting with the very beginning of the national park idea in the late 19th century. We're pleased to continue offering this program in Capitol Reef National Park this year, in collaboration with the Capitol Reef Natural History Association and the Entrada Institute. Please join us in experiencing this park through the eyes and ears of this year's talented artists.”, says park superintendent Sue Fritzke.

• Jim Harris - Printmaker - April 3-May 1
• Leath Tonino - Creative Writer - May 4-26
• Phil Sisto - Night Sky Photographer - June 4-30
• Lena Rich - Composer, Sept 8-30

During each artist’s time in the park, they will be producing work and offering free programs to the public. Those programs, with location, date, and time, will be posted on the park’s web and Facebook page.  Check out the webpage to learn more about each of the artists and the program at https://www.nps.gov/care/getinvolved/artist-in-residence.htm.

The selected artists receive rent-free use of a furnished park house and a $500 contribution from The Entrada Institute to assist with travel and supply expenses. This Artist-in-Residence program is supported by Capitol Reef National Park, in partnership with the Capitol Reef Natural History Association and The Entrada Institute.

For more information about Capitol Reef National Park, visit  www.nps.gov/care, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CapitolReefNPS/ , Twitter www.twitter.com/CapitolReefNPS , and Instagram at  www.instagram.com/Capitolreefnps .