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Grand Canyon Artist-in-Residence program open for applications

GRAND CANYON, Ariz - Grand Canyon National Park's Artist-in-Residence (AiR) program is now accepting artist applications for the upcoming North and South Rim AiR seasons. The artist opportunities are for May - October 2014 on the North Rim and for October 2013 - September 2014 on the South Rim. Applications will close at midnight on March 1.

The Grand Canyon AiR program welcomes applications and proposals from professional artists working in all genres and traditions. In exchange for three weeks in-residence, artists are required to present three, family-friendly, one-hour programs of their own design while at the Canyon, and one program in their home community after their residency.

The National Park Service (NPS) gives artists accommodations for free, but there is currently no stipend. Before applying, Park Service officials encourage artists to explore their website, www.nps.gov/grca/supportyourpark/air.htm, where they can read full program and application details and familiarize themselves with park themes.

This year's AiR application can be found at the WESTAF cafe web site. Artists must register with the CaFE program in order to access the application. This service is free and allows access to many other artist opportunities. Artists will use the CaFE site to upload their work samples and answer specific questions about their projects. NPS only accepts electronic applications this season. There is a $30 per rim application fee, accepted through the CaFE site.

This year NPS has created two identical but separate Calls for Artists - one for the North Rim and one for the South Rim. Artists are welcome to apply to both programs. Additional questions about the AiR program or the application process can be answered by contacting the park's AiR Coordinator Rene Westbrook at Rene_Westbrook@nps.gov or (928) 638-7324. Applications are available by visiting WESTAF Cafe website at www.callforentry.org/index.php. Information on the schedule of events for current AiR is available by calling the South Rim AiR Hotline at (928) 638-7616.


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