IntroductionOver the last century, artists have had an enduring connection with national parks. Their paintings and photographic records exposed these natural wonders to a population often unaware of their existence. Today, national parks continue to inspire artists. In turn, those artists create art that excites millions of people about national parks and builds awareness and fosters stewardship of these beautiful public lands and historic sites. Shenandoah National Park's Artist-in-Residence program offers artists a chance to live and work in this exceptional environment. The works completed during the program will serve, through the creativity of the selected artists, to deepen the understanding and appreciation of Shenandoah National Park. The Park's Artist-in-Residence program is supported by a generous donation from the Shenandoah National Park Trust. EligibilityArtists of all disciplines are encouraged to apply. Our goal is for these artists to seek and share their artistic inspiration as they explore and experience Shenandoah National Park. ExpectationsThe Artist-in-Residence program requires the selected artist to donate an original pieces of art, representative of the artist's style and reflecting the artist's residency within six months of the artist's stay. Selected artist will also be required to present two public programs during their residency. Artists must provide their own supplies during their residency. HousingThe artist will be housed in a furnished room at Skyland Lodge in the park. The housing is only for the artists. Family members, friends and significant others may not stay in the housing. Dates for the ResidencyMay 1 - 22, 2024 Application and Selection ProcessApplications are closed for the 2024 Artist-in-Residence program. The deadline to submit an application for the 2024 Artist-in-Residence program was January 23, 2024. Applications for the 2025 Artist-in-Residence program will be available in December, 2024. Previous ArtistsWatch this featured video and more here!
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Learn how Artist-in-Residence Nancy Hershberger makes art quilts that inspire others to get out and explore Shenandoah National Park! |
Last updated: January 29, 2024