BLM seeks summer ‘Artist-in-Residence’ for Dalton Highway
Artists’ applications accepted through April 15
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FAIRBANKS, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is accepting applications through April 15 for an artist who will spend 5 to 7 days between June and September drawing inspiration from public lands along the Dalton Highway in northern Alaska.
The BLM Artist-in-Residence Program supports artistic efforts from all mediums to promote increased interest in recreation on public lands. Previous artists include painters, a poet and a mixed-medium artist who makes boxes and books. After completing the residency, artists are expected to give public presentations about their experiences and the art it inspired.
“The Artist-in-Residence Program provides an opportunity for creative interpretation of public lands and helps capture the rugged beauty and uniqueness of the area, regardless of the medium employed by the artist,” said Central Yukon Field Office Manager Tim La Marr. “It is truly inspiring how this program can open doors of awareness and magnify the opportunities for the public to enjoy our public lands.”
This is a unique opportunity to seek inspiration and creativity in the remote arctic and subarctic regions of Alaska. The BLM manages a 244-mile-long swath of land along the Dalton Highway from the Yukon River to the northern foothills of the Brooks Range. The highway, which provides the only road connection between the Alaska Interior and the North Slope, passes through some of the country’s most remote and scenic landscapes. Artists have the option to stay at a nearby BLM cabin or campground, or at a remote, backcountry location, depending on their interests and outdoor experience. Artists are responsible for transportation to Fairbanks, but transportation between Fairbanks and the residency sites is provided. The timing of the residence will be at the discretion of the artist.
Artists interested in this opportunity to experience, discover, protect, and promote this remote, unpopulated part of Alaska, are encouraged to apply through April 15, 2022. Additional information about the program and application process is available from Stephen Taylor at sctaylor@blm.gov, 907-474-2242, or from the BLM website at www.blm.gov/get-involved/artist-in-residence/air-sites.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.