Rogue River Ranch seeking Artist-In-Residence Applications

Organization

Bureau of Land Management

BLM Office:

Medford District Office

Media Contact:

Kyle Sullivan

Medford Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management is seeking applicants for an Artist-in-Residence program at the Rogue River Ranch. Selected artists receive a one to two-week residency at the historic ranch between June and August. Artists will create while immersed in a beautiful environment and share their works with the public. All artists are encouraged to apply, and there is no preference given to any particular style or medium.

“This is the first year of the Artist-in-Residence Program at the Rogue River Ranch,” said Mike Vanderberg, Grants Pass Field Manager. “Artists have a unique viewpoint on these special areas, and they provide a fascinating window into our relationship with public lands.”

The Rogue River Ranch National Historic Site is in breathtaking setting deep in the Rogue Wild and Scenic River Corridor. The remote outpost is a 2-hour drive or 22 river miles from Grave Creek Boat Ramp. The artist will reside in the historic house.

During their stay, artists share their vision in one public presentation. Following their residency, artists donate at least one digital copy of their completed artwork to the BLM. The BLM holds a publishing copyright to donated digital artwork for promotional use to advance the residency program. The artist retains a non-exclusive use copyright.

One artist and one alternate will be selected based on the following criteria: entry materials, residency proposal, professionalism, and creative vision.

Interested artists can learn more information and an application at the Artist-in-Residence website, by e-mailing Tony Saunders at asaunders@blm.gov, or by calling 541-471-6642. Detailed instructions are on the application form. Applications must be submitted by June 9, 2023. Application materials and sample artwork should be submitted in a single email with attachments or links to Tony Saunders at asaunders@blm.gov.

Those wishing to learn more about the Rogue River can do so on the Rogue River website: https://www.blm.gov/programs/national-conservation-lands/oregon-washington/rogue-wsr/history


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.