Artists-in-Residence

Artist-In-Residence Program at Acadia

The Artist-in-Residence Program at Acadia National Park offers professional writers, composers, and all visual and performing artists the opportunity to pursue their particular art form while surrounded by the inspiring landscape of the park. In the spring and fall, the park provides housing to participants for two-week to four-week periods. No additional stipend is available. Artists are responsible for providing for their own travel and travel expenses.

In return, participating artists are asked to donate to the park collection a piece of work representative of their style and their stay. These creative works will be displayed on a rotating schedule or shared with the public through other appropriate means during the upcoming seasons. Artists are also asked to participate in one public program per week of their residency such as demonstrations, talks, exploratory hikes, or performances. In the fall, artists will be working with fifth and sixth grade students. Programs can be tailored to your medium, interests, and experiences, and only consume a few hours of your stay.

Schoodic Point by Michael Vermette, Artist-in-Residence

How to Apply

Applications for Summer 2013 through Spring 2014 have closed and artists who applied have been notified of the results of their submissions.

We will open the Summer 2014 through Spring 2015 application process in the fall of 2013. Please check back for details on how to apply.

Thank you for your interest in the Artist in Residence program at Acadia National Park.