Are you the adventurous type? Voices in the Wilderness is an unique artist-in-residence program where intrepid artists can explore the wilderness landscapes of Alaska.
2012 A.I.R. Susan Watkins paints the College Fiord in
Nellie Juan-College Fiord WSA, Chugach National Forest.
Regions include some of Alaska's most remote wilderness areas, including the Kootznoowoo Wilderness, Tongass Misty Fjords National Monument, and the Nellie Juan-College Fiord Wilderness Study Area.
Wilhelm Kuhnert (1865-1926), Walruses
They'll partner you with a wilderness professional who will guide you to the best places to paint and study and make sure you're safe.
Applications are now being accepted for this summer. The deadline is March 1. More info at Voices in the Wilderness
I would kill for a residency like this, but the link to how to become an artist in residence from the page you linked doesn't work. It's probably only open to US residents anyway I assume?
ReplyDeleteThom, not sure why that link doesn't work. Here's the link by itself:
ReplyDeletehttps://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r10/specialplaces/?cid=STELPRD3794556
Thom, the program is open to international artists of all mediums, so you'd be welcome to apply.
ReplyDeleteDeadline for submissions is March 1; feel free to email me if you have further questions: barbara.lydon@usda.gov (Barbara Lydon, VOTW AIR Program Coordinator)