Artist-in-Residence

The Mission
“To offer residencies to new and established artists of recognized excellence from around the world to pursue their creative process in a wilderness environment.”
The Program
The Artist-in-Residence program at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park is open to artists and artisans whose work can be influenced by this unique northern wilderness setting.  It offers writers, composers, and all visual and performing artists and artisans the opportunity to experience the natural beauty of the Porkies and express it through their particular art form.

2023 Artists Announced!

Lorraine Bubar, paper cutting
Los Angeles, California

Mick Grochowski, oil painting
Williamsburg, Virginia

Ken Reif, oil painting
Berwyn, Illinois

Kelly Meredith, painting
Butternut, Wisconsin

Alison Young, audio narrative
Brimley, Michigan

Simon Vansteenwinckel, photography
Belgium, Europe

2023 AIRP Application
(Applications are closed at this time, but if you'd like to see what information is required for submissions in the future, click buttons to download.)
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A rustic, timber frame cabin provides accommodations for the artist in residence. "Dan's Cabin" was built as a tribute to Dan Urbanski, founding president of the Friends of the Porkies and award-winning photographer.
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We are enthusiastic in announcing this year's artists and hope that continued interest in the AIR program and the Porkies remains high in coming years.