Artist in Residence Program & Application Details for 2023
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Shelter Cove Arts and Recreation Foundation (SCARF) are pleased to announce the 2023 sessions of the King Range National Conservation Area (KRNCA) Artist in Residence (AiR) program. The residency will offer an inspirational and unique 4 weeks on California's remote Lost Coast for painters, photographers, printmakers, and graphic artists.
The AiR program is founded on the belief that artists look closely at the way the world works, notice things that others may have missed, challenge ideas, experiment, and create new opportunities to interpret natural resources through art. Artists see beauty and virtue in the public lands that are promised to future generations of Americans. The participants are encouraged to use their observational skills in portraying the variety of cultural and natural resources in the King Range, such as historic structures, artifacts, cultural landscapes, geologic features, and plant and animal life.
Projected Outcomes
- In this secluded location, the artist will experience uninterrupted time and space in the stimulating and rugged environment of the KRNCA to pursue their artistry, while being inspired by our Nation’s public lands.
- The selected artist will create artwork that promotes public appreciation of the landscape, raises awareness of and a deeper understanding of these unique and fragile environments, and inspires visitors to preserve these irreplaceable natural and cultural resources.
- This residency will provide an opportunity for learning and dialogue about the value of the National Conservation Lands and their connection to the local community.
- The artist will explore and immerse themselves in the BLM-managed landscape, and is encouraged to depict the expansive variety of cultural and natural resources of BLM lands including landscapes, local ecosystems, historic structures, and wildlife.
- The artist will share their work and artistry knowledge with community members by conducting two public presentations/workshops in Shelter Cove during residency (one for adults and another for youth).
Residency Details
Location
The KRNCA is a spectacular meeting of land and sea as mountains thrust straight out of the surf with King Peak (4,088 ft.) a short 3 miles from the ocean. The KRNCA encompasses 68,000 acres along 35 miles of California’s north coast. The landscape was too rugged for highway building, giving the remote region the title of California’s “Lost Coast”. It is the USA's first National Conservation Area, designated in 1970 and celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2020. Douglas fir-covered peaks attract hikers and hunters, while the coast beckons to surfers and anglers. World-class mountain bike trails, and 42,585 acres of coastal wilderness are two of the highlights of this incredibly unique area. The community of Shelter Cove sits at the southern end of the KRNCA and is home to approximately 900 full-time residents. The BLM King Range residency is in a remote location — the nearest town is 40 minutes to the east and the closest city is 1.5 hours north. Cell coverage is dependent on the carrier, but is generally unavailable and/or becomes spotty outside of Shelter Cove. The housing may have wireless internet and a telephone, dependent on location.
Sponsors
The AiR program in the KRNCA has come out of a unique partnership between the BLM and SCARF. It is the mission of the BLM to sustain the health, diversity and productivity of public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations by managing public lands for a variety of uses. The Shelter Cove Arts and Recreation Foundation has a mission of improving the quality of life in the Shelter Cove by offering art and recreational experiences. Together they provide an opportunity for an artist to experience the Lost Coast while educating and showcasing their art skills in the local community.
Residency Dates/Duration
The 2023 residencies will each run for a period of four weeks. These are the sessions currently planned for 2023, however dates are subject to change.
Session #1: 5/15/23 - 6/12/23
Session #2: 9/25/23 - 10/23/23
The Artist in Residence is provided with
Expectations & Outputs
Copyright and Publication
The Artist will agree to grant to the BLM, a non-exclusive right to use the images created during the residency period. Digital reproductions of the donated artwork may be reproduced and used in the KRNCA promotional print materials or electronic publication formats. The artist also agrees that the artwork may be used in exhibits and for educational purposes by program partners. The Artist shall retain all copyrights in and to the Image(s). The BLM and partners shall identify the Artist as the creator of the Image(s) and shall reproduce thereon a copyright notice for the Artist which shall include the word “Copyright” or the symbol for copyright, the Artist’s name, and the year date of first publication.
Transportation
It is strongly recommended that the Resident have access to a ‘high clearance’ and preferably 4X4 or AWD to backcountry roads to experience the King Range or to access cabin if available. Please evaluate your comfort level and ability to operate under remote conditions before venturing out from the housing provided and into the KRNCA. The BLM can provide you with maps and information for hiking the Lost Coast.
Personal Expenses
The artist is responsible for all personal expenses including travel, meals, cell phone, laundry, etc. There is a small general store in Shelter Cove with gas and groceries.
Art Supplies & Materials
It is advised that artist obtains whatever provisions and art supplies will be required for the length of stay, prior to traveling to the provided housing. There is a small shop in Garberville and one in Eureka that carry art supplies, however it’s recommended that resident brings the majority of what is needed and use those shops as a back-up. Workshop materials provided by the AiR program and a list of needed materials must be presented to BLM with ample time for online ordering. For the gallery show, frames may be required (dependent on the type of artwork).
Volunteer Agreement
The selected artist will agree to be an official BLM Volunteer during the residency and must agree to sign and abide by the official BLM Volunteer Agreement during the residency period. As such the artist is protected by such insurance appropriate to the BLM Volunteer Agreement (DOI Form 1114-4).
Other Participant Responsibilities
The artist will act as an ambassador for the BLM and should conduct themselves accordingly. The artist will be an official BLM volunteer and is encouraged to promote appropriate site etiquette, Leave-No-Trace principles, and landscape conservation during any contact with the public while serving as the artist in residence. The artist will abide by all local, state, and federal laws including all BLM rules and regulations during their residency. KRNCA managers and/or the National BLM Artist-in-Residence program office have the right to cancel the artist's residency immediately for inappropriate behavior, serious disregard for safety, or failure to comply with BLM regulations.
Applicants with Disabilities
Every effort will be made to accommodate disabled participants. However, accommodation corresponding to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards may be unavailable due to the historic or primitive nature of facilities in field locations.
Location
The KRNCA is a spectacular meeting of land and sea as mountains thrust straight out of the surf with King Peak (4,088 ft.) a short 3 miles from the ocean. The KRNCA encompasses 68,000 acres along 35 miles of California’s north coast. The landscape was too rugged for highway building, giving the remote region the title of California’s “Lost Coast”. It is the USA's first National Conservation Area, designated in 1970 and celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2020. Douglas fir-covered peaks attract hikers and hunters, while the coast beckons to surfers and anglers. World-class mountain bike trails, and 42,585 acres of coastal wilderness are two of the highlights of this incredibly unique area. The community of Shelter Cove sits at the southern end of the KRNCA and is home to approximately 900 full-time residents. The BLM King Range residency is in a remote location — the nearest town is 40 minutes to the east and the closest city is 1.5 hours north. Cell coverage is dependent on the carrier, but is generally unavailable and/or becomes spotty outside of Shelter Cove. The housing may have wireless internet and a telephone, dependent on location.
Sponsors
The AiR program in the KRNCA has come out of a unique partnership between the BLM and SCARF. It is the mission of the BLM to sustain the health, diversity and productivity of public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations by managing public lands for a variety of uses. The Shelter Cove Arts and Recreation Foundation has a mission of improving the quality of life in the Shelter Cove by offering art and recreational experiences. Together they provide an opportunity for an artist to experience the Lost Coast while educating and showcasing their art skills in the local community.
Residency Dates/Duration
The 2023 residencies will each run for a period of four weeks. These are the sessions currently planned for 2023, however dates are subject to change.
Session #1: 5/15/23 - 6/12/23
Session #2: 9/25/23 - 10/23/23
The Artist in Residence is provided with
- Housing: Local area housing for one person will be provided. Artist will have housing options including staying along the headwaters of the Mattole River in a private room on the BLM campus in Whitethorn or staying in on a spectacular mountain top cabin overlooking Black Sands Beach. No pets, smoking, or additional people are allowed in either of the housing options. A short visit from family for an agreed upon time during the session is allowed and encouraged.
- Compensation: This is an unpaid volunteer position including $38/day for expenses; reimbursement upon completion of residency. Mileage reimbursement while on residency time.
- Recognition of achievement in press releases, social media, advertising, promotional materials, and on BLM agency and partner websites.
- Opportunity to display and potentially sell artwork from the Shelter Cove Art Gallery at the Inn of the Lost Coast.
Expectations & Outputs
- Spend at least 75% of residency time creating art relating to the King Range. The plan for artwork must be proposed during the interview process by the applicant. Any substantial variation from this work plan must be approved by program partners during the session.
- Produce and donate one finished piece of artwork (framed, matted etc.) reflecting stay on the King Range to the Shelter Cove Arts and Recreation Foundation (SCARF) that will be displayed and sold from the Art Gallery at the Inn of the Lost Coast, proceeds benefit SCARF.
- Artist will provide BLM with digital copies of all work created during the residency. The BLM will hold a publishing copyright to the donated images for promotional use to advance the BLM Artist in Residence program and/or the King Range National Recreation Area. The artist will retain a non-exclusive use copyright.
- Lead at least two community workshops, presentations, classes etc. one for adults and another for youth (as presented with proposal and/or details to be agreed upon with SCARF and BLM partners).
- Artist will present finished pieces at a one person show upon completion of residency, sponsored by SCARF, who will retain a 30% commission fee on pieces sold. Most artwork shown must reflect the residents' stay in the King Range, and the work proposed in artist's application and interview (unless discussed with and agreed upon by project partners). The artwork must be in a finished state, such as framed, matted, and/or mounted (dependent on the type of artwork). These materials must be provided by the artist unless otherwise planned with partners. A narrative of the art to be presented at the show must be provided at least one week in advance in order to publicize the event.
Copyright and Publication
The Artist will agree to grant to the BLM, a non-exclusive right to use the images created during the residency period. Digital reproductions of the donated artwork may be reproduced and used in the KRNCA promotional print materials or electronic publication formats. The artist also agrees that the artwork may be used in exhibits and for educational purposes by program partners. The Artist shall retain all copyrights in and to the Image(s). The BLM and partners shall identify the Artist as the creator of the Image(s) and shall reproduce thereon a copyright notice for the Artist which shall include the word “Copyright” or the symbol for copyright, the Artist’s name, and the year date of first publication.
Transportation
It is strongly recommended that the Resident have access to a ‘high clearance’ and preferably 4X4 or AWD to backcountry roads to experience the King Range or to access cabin if available. Please evaluate your comfort level and ability to operate under remote conditions before venturing out from the housing provided and into the KRNCA. The BLM can provide you with maps and information for hiking the Lost Coast.
Personal Expenses
The artist is responsible for all personal expenses including travel, meals, cell phone, laundry, etc. There is a small general store in Shelter Cove with gas and groceries.
Art Supplies & Materials
It is advised that artist obtains whatever provisions and art supplies will be required for the length of stay, prior to traveling to the provided housing. There is a small shop in Garberville and one in Eureka that carry art supplies, however it’s recommended that resident brings the majority of what is needed and use those shops as a back-up. Workshop materials provided by the AiR program and a list of needed materials must be presented to BLM with ample time for online ordering. For the gallery show, frames may be required (dependent on the type of artwork).
Volunteer Agreement
The selected artist will agree to be an official BLM Volunteer during the residency and must agree to sign and abide by the official BLM Volunteer Agreement during the residency period. As such the artist is protected by such insurance appropriate to the BLM Volunteer Agreement (DOI Form 1114-4).
Other Participant Responsibilities
The artist will act as an ambassador for the BLM and should conduct themselves accordingly. The artist will be an official BLM volunteer and is encouraged to promote appropriate site etiquette, Leave-No-Trace principles, and landscape conservation during any contact with the public while serving as the artist in residence. The artist will abide by all local, state, and federal laws including all BLM rules and regulations during their residency. KRNCA managers and/or the National BLM Artist-in-Residence program office have the right to cancel the artist's residency immediately for inappropriate behavior, serious disregard for safety, or failure to comply with BLM regulations.
Applicants with Disabilities
Every effort will be made to accommodate disabled participants. However, accommodation corresponding to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards may be unavailable due to the historic or primitive nature of facilities in field locations.
Resident Selection Process and Timeline
Eligibility
The residency is open to all artists over 18 years of age who are residing in the U.S. and who apply within the deadline period.
In Spring 2023, the King Range AIR program is going to consider all types of artwork that would be appropriate for the outlined residency including workshops, gallery show, and collaboration with the small rural community of Shelter Cove/Whitethorn.
Community Project/Residency Proposal
As stated above, the residency provides opportunities for learning and dialogue about the value of the National Conservation Lands and their connection to the local community. We believe that creativity and art give us an opportunity for such dialogue among the diverse perspectives held in this small community. Besides the minimum requirements, there are no set parameters for the community project and are open to bold, creative ideas for engaging the community beyond a lecture or painting workshop (please describe your ideas in your application).
Required Application Submissions
b. Describe how your personal/professional goals and potential for growth could be met with this residency.
c. Elaborate on ideas you have for at least one public presentation/workshop for adults and at least one class or workshop for youth (2 total during your residency required).
d. Include any additional ideas to create art and/or provide art opportunities with the community.
2023 AiR Timelines
Application Deadline: Friday 4/5/23; 4:00 p.m. at BLM office; email application materials will not be returned
Telephone/Zoom Interviews: 4/3 to 4/14/23 (top scoring candidates)
Final Notification: ~ 4/24/23
Residency Period: 5/15 to 6/12/23 (4 weeks)
For Information Contact
Sandy Miles
Outdoor Recreation Planner
Bureau of Land Management, King Range Project Office
(707) 986-5415
smiles@blm.gov
www.sheltercoveartsrecreation.com
Eligibility
The residency is open to all artists over 18 years of age who are residing in the U.S. and who apply within the deadline period.
In Spring 2023, the King Range AIR program is going to consider all types of artwork that would be appropriate for the outlined residency including workshops, gallery show, and collaboration with the small rural community of Shelter Cove/Whitethorn.
Community Project/Residency Proposal
As stated above, the residency provides opportunities for learning and dialogue about the value of the National Conservation Lands and their connection to the local community. We believe that creativity and art give us an opportunity for such dialogue among the diverse perspectives held in this small community. Besides the minimum requirements, there are no set parameters for the community project and are open to bold, creative ideas for engaging the community beyond a lecture or painting workshop (please describe your ideas in your application).
Required Application Submissions
- Application/Cover Page
- Samples of Artwork: including six visual images (in hardcopy or on CD, DVD, or thumb drive). Digital images must be in .jpeg file format, 300 dpi, not to exceed 2 MB each in file size. Use your last name and image # in the file name (For example: JoeSmith_Image01.jpg).
- Image List (of sample artwork): Provide one-page with title, medium, date, and other relevant information that will assist in the evaluation of your work (printed, or PDF /MS Word document format).
- Resume: Provide professional resume including any exhibitions, residencies, fellowships or other honors. Not to exceed 2 pages in length, 11-point font (printed/.pdf/MS Word formats are acceptable).
- Community Project/Residency Proposal: No more than one-page in length, 11-point font, (printed/.pdf/MS Word format)
b. Describe how your personal/professional goals and potential for growth could be met with this residency.
c. Elaborate on ideas you have for at least one public presentation/workshop for adults and at least one class or workshop for youth (2 total during your residency required).
d. Include any additional ideas to create art and/or provide art opportunities with the community.
2023 AiR Timelines
Application Deadline: Friday 4/5/23; 4:00 p.m. at BLM office; email application materials will not be returned
Telephone/Zoom Interviews: 4/3 to 4/14/23 (top scoring candidates)
Final Notification: ~ 4/24/23
Residency Period: 5/15 to 6/12/23 (4 weeks)
For Information Contact
Sandy Miles
Outdoor Recreation Planner
Bureau of Land Management, King Range Project Office
(707) 986-5415
smiles@blm.gov
www.sheltercoveartsrecreation.com