Petrified Forest, AZ - April 3, 2006, kicks-off the beginning of the Petrified Forest National Park’s Artist-in-Residence Program. This program will provide the opportunity for selected artists to pursue their particular art form in the dynamic setting of Petrified Forest National Park. The park has scheduled one to four artists per month from April through October to participate in the program. The goal of the program is to further both the artists’ and public’s understanding of the significance of the park. In addition to creating artwork, the artists will provide a positive learning and interpretive experience for park visitors regarding the park as inspiration for artistic endeavors. The park invites visitors to join the artists for their demonstrations and programs. For more information on the artists’ schedule and program contact Museum Curator, Scott Williams at (928) 524-6228 x240.
Artist-In-Residence Schedule (This schedule is subject to change. Use the link above for the most up-to-date schedule.)
April 1 to April 15 Adam Longatti Oil Painter (Landscape)
April 16 to April 30 Fred Hirschman Professional Photographer
May 1 to May 14 Thomas Wiewandt Professional Photographer
May 14 to May 27 Heather Williams 2D Artist - Oil Painter
June TBA (tentative) David Muench Professional Photographer
June TBA Fay Wiles Oil Painter
June 1 to June 3 Mel Bradshaw Mel Bradshaw Painter
July TBA Amy Ringholz Oil Painter
July TBA Dale Schicketanz Professional Photographer
August 7 to August 14 Jeff Kida Professional Photographer
August 15 to August 22(tentative) Liz Nichols Painter
August 4 to August 7 “Buckshot Dot" Entertainer
August 4 to August 7(tentative) Marshall Trimble AZ State Historian
September TBA Mark Klett Photographer/Artist
September TBA Meredith Williams
September 16 to September 30 Meredith Milstead and Gloria Giffords 2D Artists
October Bill Gilbert Artist Art Professor UNM
For more information call (928) 524-6228 weekdays, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time; or write to the Superintendent, Petrified Forest National Park, P.O. Box 2217, Petrified Forest, AZ 86028; or e-mail the park.
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
