Posted by: thepinetree on 01/29/2015 02:56 AM
Updated by: thepinetree on 01/29/2015 08:21 AM
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Applications Now Available For 2015 Artist in the Woods Program
Sonora, Calif., (January 26, 2015)… The Stanislaus National Forest, in partnership with 3 Forests Interpretive Association, would like to announce the opening of the application process for the 2015 Artist in the Woods program from February 1 - April 15. Professional artists can apply for a two week residence in a historic cabin on the Summit Ranger District during the fall of 2015. A variety of art mediums are acceptable. With the goal of creating a sense of stewardship for the beauty of the natural and cultural resources of the Stanislaus National Forest, the Artist in the Woods Program provides professional artists of all media an opportunity to receive creative inspiration from the Sierra Nevada landscape, while pursuing their artistic discipline...
The artist who is selected will stay in a historic cabin on the Summit Ranger District for two weeks in October. A stipend will be provided to the artist from 3 Forests Interpretive Association for meals, a portion of travel, and a small portion of supplies.
In return, the participating artist is asked to donate an original piece of artwork (in the case of performing arts, this may be a performance) from and representative of the stay on the Stanislaus National Forest and conduct a workshop instructing the public in his or her discipline.
Detailed information about the program, along with an application and registration instructions are available online at www.fs.usda.gov/stanislaus . If you have questions or want more information, contact Marie Malo, Interpretive Specialist at 209-965-3434 ext. 5343 or mgmalo@fs.fed.us .
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