Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument Announces Artist in Residence Selections for 2018
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MEDFORD, Ore. — Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument is pleased to announce the artists chosen for its 2018 Artist in Residence (AiR) program. The artists are David Atkinson, Kim Faucher and Jeanine Moy. Each artist will spend two weeks in residency creating works that represent the natural and cultural resources of Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument, and will present at least one public program to showcase their work. Partnerships and shared conservation efforts like the AiR program are vital in managing sustainable, working public lands.
“We are delighted to welcome this talented group of artists to Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument this summer,” said Kristi Mastrofini, Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument manager. “This is our second year with the Artist in Residence program, and we are thrilled with having artists in the area creating inspirational pieces of work for the public,” continued Mastrofini.
The residents selected offer a diverse representation of the arts community. The Artist in Residence for the month of June is Jeanine Moy. Moy will focus on creating a series of panoramic oil paintings. In July, artist David Atkinson will compose a musical piece using different instruments. In August, artist Kim Faucher will create a body of artwork with anecdotal record to convey the monument’s unique biodiversity.
The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) AiR program offers artists the opportunity to pursue their artistic discipline amid inspiring landscapes.
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.