Artist-In-Residence

 

Introduction

Over 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.

 

Eligibility

Artists 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.

Expectations

The 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.

Housing

The artists will be housed in a furnished home 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 Residency

May 9 - May 30, 2025
June 9 – June 30, 2025
July 11 - August 1, 2025
August 4 - August 25, 2025
September 12 - October 3, 2025
October 8 - October 29, 2025

 

Application and Selection Process

We are now accepting applications for the 2025 Artist-in-Residence program. To apply, please visit the CaFE platform by clicking this link.

For additional program information, contact Shenandoah National Park by phone [phone] ext. 3181 or by e-mail

Shenandoah’s Artist-in-Residence program is supported by a generous donation from the Shenandoah National Park Trust.

Previous Artists

Watch this featured video and more here!

 

Duration:

24 minutes, 46 seconds

Learn how Artist-in-Residence Nancy Hershberger makes art quilts that inspire others to get out and explore Shenandoah National Park!

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