New Artist in Residence Program in the White Mountains National Recreation Area
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Fairbanks, AK— Applications are due this Friday for the Bureau of Land Management’s new Artist-in-Residence program in Interior Alaska. The BLM will be hosting an artist for a week in a cabin in the White Mountains National Recreation Area. The April 14–18 residence at the Wickersham Creek Trail Shelter in the White Mountains is open to emerging or established artists working in nearly any media – including painting, printmaking, photography, writing, and music. The BLM provides transportation between Fairbanks and the cabin, but artists are responsible for their daily expenses. Artists are expected to donate the use of a piece of artwork inspired by their time in the White Mountains to help promote public lands. “The lands managed by the BLM in Alaska have unique and special qualities,” said Eastern Interior Field Manager Lenore Heppler. “We’re hoping that an artist’s fresh perspective might help us shine more light on some of these local treasures like the White Mountains.” The BLM eventually plans on offering several residencies annually in different seasons and locations, including another in the White Mountains and a summer residency in the Fortymile region. More information and applications can be obtained from Craig Tanner at ctanner@blm.gov or 907-474-2321. |
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.