Artist-in-Residence Program

Northern Lights, Oil, 55" x 19"

NPS / Jennifer Williams, Artist-in-Residence 1998

 

 

Artists in National Parks

Artists have had a long influence on the formation, expansion, and direction of America's national parks. By painting landscapes of the American West, artists publicized natural wonders little known to an eastern populace. Their work helped stimulate the establishment of parks and to foster an appreciation of them.

Today, artists continue to document the landscapes of our national parks with contemporary techniques. These artists translate the park's purpose, as a place of pleasure and preservation, into artwork that brings insight, enjoyment, and understanding.

 

Isle Royale Artist Programs

Artist-in-Residence

Each summer, this program provides three to four artists a two to three week immersion in Isle Royale's wilderness environment. This immersion provides time for the artist to connect to the many moods that only a north woods wilderness can provide. Selected artists must donate a piece of artwork representative of their stay on Isle Royale to the park within one year of their experience.

Teen Artist Exploration

The Isle Royale Teen Artist Exploration is for all aspiring teen artists who want to develop their art through experiencing wilderness. It is open to all visual and performing artists, writers, and composers ages 13 to 18 at time of participation.

 

Artist-in-Residence

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  Artist-in-Residence Program Overview

  Overview of the program and program requirements.

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  How To Apply

  Each year, the application period is open January 2 through February 16.

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  Where Do I Stay?

  The park offers the use of the rustic Dassler Cabin at a scheduled time from mid-June through early September.

 

Teen Artist Exploration

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  Teen Artist Exploration Overview

  The Isle Royale Teen Artist Exploration is open to all aspiring teen artists who want to develop their art through experiencing wilderness.

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  How to Apply

  How to apply to become a teen artist on Isle Royale!

 

Experience Past Art

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  Online Exhibit

  Visit our online gallery to see the pieces that our past Artists-in-Residence have created.

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  Isle Royale Reflections

  Isle Royale Reflections from the Upper Peninsula Poet Laureate

 

Program Sponsors

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  Copper Country Community Arts Center

  The CCCAC supports the Isle Royale Artist-in-Residence and Teen Artist Exploration program. Photo Courtesy Bonnie Loukus.

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  Houghton, MI

  Isle Royale & Keweenaw Parks Association

  IRKPA is a member-supported, nonprofit cooperating association that supports Isle Royale in many ways. Photo Courtesy Alison Pontynen.

 

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