Artist-in-Residence

Artists-in-Residence Jim Weaver demonstrates his technique in Contemporary Leather design, 10-22-2021

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Artist-in-Residence

Art has been inspired by the national parks since the late 19th century when famed Hudson River School painters captured the majestic views of our nation's western wilds. Art has been integral to the preservation of many parks. The national parks continue to inspire artists in more than fifty residency programs across the country. The artist-in-residence program started in 2006—part of the park’s centennial anniversary—in Petrified Forest National Park.

In 2025, due to a large construction project, the Artist-in-Residence program will be on hiatus. We'll certainly let everyone know when the program will return.

Who is an Artist?

Are you an artist? In the past, the program has accepted composers, dancers, performance artist, painters, musicians, sculptors, photographers, felters, quilters, poets—the list goes on. An artist creates art, and an artist-in-residence creates art inspired by the park. Artists-in-residence are volunteers.

2024 Artists-in-Residence
May 10-24 Emma Aylor
May 1-15 Paul Atkinson
September 1-14 Larry Hughes

 

2021 Artists-in-Residence Cathy Clark displaying her donation in front of the Painted Desert Inn.

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2021 Artists-in-Residence

Jim Weaver - Contemporary Leather & Print Maker

Cathy Clark - Exhibition Quilts & Fiber Artist

Maureen Moll - Lithography & Print Maker

 

2022 Artists-in-Residence Alissa Eberle neon artist photographing "pools of water" in neon next to Agate House.

Alissa Eberle

2022 Artists-in-Residence

Alissa Eberle – neon artist

Claire Giordano – painter, writer, videographer

Patricia Pauchnick – multimedia

 

2023 Artists-in-Residence

June 12-25, 2023 David Hunter
Sept. 12-26, 2023 Lisa Flowers Ross
October 16-27, 2023 Nancy Hershberger