Did you know that art has played a major role in the creation of national parks and in the preservation of wild spaces? Artists like George Catlin, Thomas Cole, Albert Bierstadt, Thomas Moran, Ansel Adams, and more helped to share the beauty and wonders of the natural world with people around the globe.
Are You Interested in Being One of Rocky's 2024 Artists-In-Residence?Rocky Mountain National Park and Rocky Mountain Conservancy invite artists from all creative disciplines and genres to apply for the 2024 Artist-In-Residence program. Additional Artist-In-Residence Program Details:When the application window closes, a panel of judges will select five to six artists to participate in the summer 2024 program. Selected artists will have a choice of a two-week or three-week residency that will take place inside Rocky Mountain National Park from mid-June through mid-September. A Brief History of Rocky's Artist-In-Residence ProgramRocky Mountain National Park launched it's first Artist-In-Residence program during the summer of 1984. RMNP's program is one of the oldest and longest-running Artist-In-Residence programs in the National Park Service. The park has hosted over 200 individuals from across the world who have helped enrich Rocky Mountain National Park by sharing their unique artistic visions for the benefit of current and future generations of park visitors. |
Last updated: February 20, 2024