Artists are being encouraged to apply for the upcoming Artist-Wilderness-Connection Program.
The Flathead National Forest, Hockaday Museum of Art, Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation and the Swan Ecosystem Center are involved in the program, which is an artist-in-residence project that connects artists and local communities with public lands of the Flathead National Forest.
Professional working artists of various disciplines, media and styles spend up to two weeks in a remote forest cabin on the Flathead National Forest to focus on their respective art. The program connects artists with wild lands like the Bob Marshall and Great Bear wilderness areas.
After completing the residency, artists will select a format to share their talents and residency experience with the community and donate a representative piece of their art to the Artist-Wilderness-Connection Program. More than 25 artists have participated in the program since its inception in 2004.
Applications and information about the program are available online under “Artist Opportunities.” Applications must be postmarked by Feb. 28. Individuals and group collaborations are invited to apply.
For more information about the Artist-Wilderness-Connection Program, contact Teresa Wenum at the Flathead National Forest, 406-758-5218, or Liz Moss at the Hockaday Museum of Art, 406-755-5268.