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Find similar grantsPorcupine Mountains Artist‑in‑Residence Program is sponsored by Friends of the Porkies / Michigan State Parks. Residency for visual, literary, musical, and performing artists in Michigan’s Porcupine Mountains State Park offering immersion in wilderness and public engagement.
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Artist-In-Residence | Friends of the Porkies Artist-In-Residence Photo Gallery Porcupine Mountains Music Festival Trails Maintenance Committee “To offer residencies to new and established artists of recognized excellence from around the world to pursue their creative process in a wilderness environment. ” We are looking for volunteers for the AIRP committee, including a couple of volunteers to lead the committee.
If you have an interest in art - we'd love to talk with you to discuss these volunteer opportunities. If you are interested in either of these opportunities, please email [email protected] with a brief description of your background and why you'd like to be considered.
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.
As part of the Artist Residency, the artists will provide a public presentation demonstrating some aspect of their art. The Artist-in-Residence application process is now open and will be available online through February 14 th , 2026. Looking forward to receiving your applications.
Congratulations to our 2025 artists! Joanna Walitalo : Houghton, MI. Pyrographer.
Residency Dates: June 16- July 7. Presentation: July 3. Nikki Kazmar : Chicago.
Watercolor botanical painter. Residency Dates: July 9- July 23. Presentation: July 17.
Roxanne Everett : Seattle. Landscape acrylic painter. Residency Dates: Aug 4- Aug 22.
Presentation: Aug 14. Ed Bounevecchio : Arizona. Plein air oil painter.
Residency Dates: Aug 24- Sept 7. Presentation: Aug 28. David Berg : Marquette, MI.
Reduction printmaker. Residency Dates: Oct 3- Oct 17. Presentation: Oct 9.
All artist presentations are free and open to the public. They are suitable for all age groups. Presentations will take place Thursday afternoons, from 4-6pm Eastern Time, at the Folk School Building.
You will be able to view previous artist's work at the Visitors Center when it opens in the Spring. Our Self-guided tour for Dan’s cabin, Visitors Center and the ski chalet to show case the art donated by the artists was a success and we plan to have another one next year. DAN’S CABIN RENOVATIONS 2025 Via a DNR Matching Partnership Grant volunteers replaced the two large windows in the cabin.
The DNR provided $5,000 in funds for the windows and with matching funds from the Friends which included volunteer labor time, Replaced gas stove and oven with counter cooktop stove DNR installed a new vault toilet under the existing outhouse structure. 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. 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. Facebook X YouTube Instagram Friends of the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, Inc. Federal Tax ID Number: 38-3388836 P.
O. Box 221, Ontonagon, MI 49953 | 906-884-7663 | [email protected] Artist-In-Residence Photo Gallery Porcupine Mountains Music Festival Trails Maintenance Committee General Donation Artist-in-Residence Program Porcupine Mountains Folk School Kurt Blake Helmet Fund Porcupine Mountains Music Festival (PMMF) Trails Specific Needs - Add Note Below
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Open to new and established artists of recognized excellence whose work can be influenced by a northern wilderness setting; includes writers, composers, visual artists, performing artists, and artisans. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The most recent published deadline was February 14, 2026, which has passed. This is an annual program, so a new cycle should follow. Check the funder's website for the next application window.
Porcupine Mountains Artist‑in‑Residence Program is funded by Friends of the Porkies / Michigan State Parks. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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