Bureau of Land Management is pleased to share the work produced by the first Canyon Country District Artist in Residence, H. Walck, and announces the availability of applications for a residency in the fall of 2023. “Canyon Country is an inspiring and magical place,” said District Manager Nicollee Gaddis-Wyatt. “As a result of this residency program, the public can experience these areas through an artist’s eyes. We are thrilled with last year’s artist in residency program and look forward to hosting another artist in the fall.”
Walck completed their three-week residency in October 2022. During the residency, they explored public lands in the Moab area, visited with BLM subject matter experts, and sought inspiration for new work. Walck’s piece - developed during the residency - will be on display at a later date. The location and date of availability will be announced on the BLM Moab and Canyon Country Facebook page.
“It was our pleasure to be involved with the first Canyon Country District Artist in Residence program,” said Canyonlands Natural History Association Operations Manager Sam Wainer. “Walck’s body of work presents a unique perspective to the landscape and wildlife of the Moab area. The Canyonlands Natural History Association is excited to support the 2023 program and is seeking ways to help the BLM grow this residency.”
The 2023 BLM Canyon Country Artist in Residence will be hosted by the Monticello Field Office in Bears Ears National Monument. This residency, open to writers and visual artists, will last two to four weeks between Sept. 10 and Oct. 21. To apply, artists should submit samples of their work along with a project proposal, resume, and answers to additional questions, as outlined on the application form. Artists will be provided lodging at the remote Kane Gulch Ranger Station or may choose the opportunity to explore primitive camping options. As official BLM volunteers, artists will present one creative project to the local community at a workshop, demonstration, or lecture, etc. and take part in at least one scheduled field outing to greet the public, working a minimum of 32 hours per week on their art. A stipend of approximately $125 per week will be provided and is funded by the Canyonlands Natural History Association.
Applications are being accepted from now through May 27, 2023. For detailed information about the residency, please visit the BLM Canyon Country District Artist in Residence webpage. The BLM would like to thank the Canyonlands Natural History Association for their continued support of this program.
Photos of Walck and related work can be found on the BLM Utah Flickr website. Walck delves into connections rooted within objects discovered in the natural world. Focused on wildlife, bones, soil, and plants encountered in the places they dwell, Walck’s illustrations are a personal reflection of their experiences and relationships with the sacredness of the natural spaces encountered.
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