Georgian Bay Islands National Park of Canada
Artists in the Park 2012
Artist in the park
© Parks Canada
Georgian Bay. Place of breathtaking natural beauty and source of artistic inspiration. Its lush hardwood forests and distinctively rugged Precambrian Shield have been muses to the likes of the Group of Seven, Ed Bartram, and many others over time.
As an Artist in the Park, we invite you to spend a week in the iconic landscape of Georgian Bay Islands National Park. Based out of our new rustic cabins on the western shore of Beausoleil Island, you'll be inspired by the park's natural beauty and cultural riches.
As an Artist in the Park, you will:
- Bring your creativity and sense of adventure to the inspiring landscapes of Georgian Bay Islands National Park;
- Share your art and speak with visitors about your art and creative process;
- Help park staff promote your work and participation in the Art in the Park program;
- Have the opportunity to sell your artwork in the park;
- Provide Parks Canada with one quality digital reproduction of a work related to your participation in the program for educational and promotional use.
Parks Canada will:
- Provide one rustic cabin at Christian Beach, located on the western shore of Beausoleil Island where you can admire sunset views of Georgian Bay;
- Provide the park entry pass and access to the island-based park with the DayTripper shuttle service;
- Promote you and your work in the park through local media, the web and Parks Canada's social media;
- Provide space and promotion for 'Meet and Greet' sessions with the Artist.
Sound interesting? If this appeals to you, we invite you to look at the program booklet above and submit your application.
To apply, candidates must submit the following by email at info.gbi@pc.gc.ca:
- The completed Program Application Form found above;
- A minimum of three (3) and a maximum of six (6) high quality digital reproductions of their artwork; and
- An artist resume or other biographical information (artist's website, exhibit reviews, newspaper articles, etc.)
Applications can also be mailed at:
Artists in the Park Program
901 Wye Valley Road, Box 9
Midland, ON
L4R 4K6
Please note that mailed applications will not be returned to the sender.
The deadline for applications for the 2012 program of Artists in the Park is 4 PM EST February 29, 2012.
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