Artists have had a long-standing impact
on the formation, expansion and direction of this country's
national parks. Painters of today continue to document the
landscapes of the national parks. Writers, journalists, musicians,
composers, and other performing artists also draw upon the
multifaceted quality of parks for inspiration. These artists
translate the park's purpose as a place of pleasure and preservation
into images, writings, and sounds which bring visitors a deeper
enjoyment of the park. Indeed, some who may never visit the
park can vicariously enjoy the park through this art.
Rocky Mountain National Park's Artist-in-Residence
(AIR) program offers professional writers, composers,
and visual and performing artists the opportunity to pursue
their particular art form surrounded by the inspiring landscape
of Rocky Mountain National Park.
In return, participating artists are asked
to donate to the park an original piece of work representative
of their artistic medium and two week stay. They are also
asked to provide the copyright to the National Park Service.
Rocky Mountain National Park has just opened
applications for its Artist-In-Residence Program 2005 season.
Applications will be accepted with postmarks dated October
1, 2004 through December 7, 2004. Applications postmarked
after the deadline will not be considered. All applications
must be accompanied by a $25 nonrefundable application fee
to offset the cost of the program. Notification of finalists
will be by March 31, 2005.
