Denali Artist-In-Residence Program 2012

The Denali Artist-In-Residence program, created in 2002 by the National Park Service and artist Kesler Woodward, offers professional artists the opportunity to pursue their work amidst the natural splendors of Denali National Park. Each summer three to four artists are selected for a residency, and from that residency a piece is donated to the Denali Art Collection for display at various venues throughout the park.

Residents stay at the historic East Fork Cabin (also known as the Murie Cabin) for ten-day periods from June through August. Located 43 miles into the park on the East Fork of the Toklat River between Sable Pass and Polychrome Pass, the 14' x 16' cabin is a rustic but well-equipped base with a propane heater, range, oven, refrigerator, bunk beds, and cooking equipment. There is no electricity or running water, but water jugs may be replenished at Park Ranger stations and showers are available at the Toklat Ranger Station 12 miles away.

For 2012, the program is open to visual artists and writers. A panel of artists and National Park Service personnel reviews applications from professional artists annually. Selection is made on the basis of required entry materials, vision, new and innovative ways of responding to the park, and recognized accomplishment. Entries are accepted until 10 p.m. AKST/12 a.m. MST on September 30, 2011. Notification of selections will be made by December 15, 2011. Contact Timothy Rains at [email protected] or 907-683-6435 for further information.