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Waubonsie State Park
​Artist-in-Residence

2019 Artist in Residence Awards

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Tom ​​Harnack

“I feel as an artist, nature is my main inspiration.  When I fire my wood kiln, it takes 7 days outdoors.  Whether it be the owls in the grove, or the stars before sunrise, it’s being in the natural environment that inspires my creativity.”
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Vanessa Lacy

“I believe art and the parks have always gone hand in hand.  The park inspires the artist and the artist’s work inspires more
visitors to visit.”
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Zack Jones

“I would like to use my paintings to highlight the unique geography while highlighting Waubonsie State Park.  My artwork is at its best when there is a personal connection and common interest with others.”
Learn more about the first Artist in Residence and planned outreach in KMA's 'Out and About' segment! 

Previous Events

Birds of a Feather - Saturday, April 13 - Waubonsie State Park

"Birds of a Feather” is Zack Jones’ latest series based on a 3 week artist and residency at Waubonsie State Park. The art show will reflect the unique Loess Hills and nature. Zack also participated in a 3 week residency at Whiterock Conservation last fall which will also be on display along with special guest Liz Garst. Liz carries on the Garst Legacy that dates back to the Cold War finding balance between Iowa’s Natural Heritage, farming, and recreation.
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Previous Events

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​Golden Hills is working with Iowa Department of Natural Resources and Friends of Waubonsie State Park to host Iowa's first State Park Artist Residency program!

Mission
To facilitate an artist in residency program that will house at least one artist at Waubonsie State Park to engage with the natural resources of the park through a visual arts lens. The artist will lead community events that will bring visitors to the park. The goal of the residency is to reach a broader audience of park-goers, thus increasing the number of visitors per annum and ultimately educating more people about the Loess Hills ecosystem.

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Dates
Yearly Oct. 15 to April 15
 
Duration
1 to 3 months per artist
 
Waubonsie State Park provides
  • A cabin for the artist to live in
  • 1 studio space
  • Access to park trails and amenities
  • Connections to potential collaborators (e.g. naturalists)
 
Artist agrees to the following:
  • Donate one artwork to the park after the residency period
  • Develop public programming in collaboration with the Park Manager, hosting at least one event per month (e.g. workshops, open studio events, guided hikes, retreats)
  • Reside on site during the residency period
  • Engage with the natural environment of WSP
  • Do no permanent damage to the buildings or site​
Application
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​About the Program
Waubonsie State Park awards approximately 6 residencies to visual artists per year. Residencies range from 1 month to 3 months in length. Artists work in a variety of media. Residency awards include living and studio space in Waubonsie State Park, which is in the Loess Hills region of Iowa. The studio location is identified together with the Park Manager based on the needs of the artist. The artist has access to work tables, handtools and a fully equipped woodshop. Artists have access to a vehicle to perform residency-related activities during their residency pending approval and coordination with the Park Manager. Artists are required to deliver at least one public program per month of their residency and to donate one piece of art to the park at the conclusion of their stay. 

Learn more about Waubonsie State Park here.
​Timeline for 2018-2019
May-July: Planning and development of residency program​.

August 31: Artist residency applications due.

October 15: 
Artist residency begins for 2018-2019. 
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April 15, 2019: Artist residency ends for 2018-2019.

Contacts
Matt Moles, Park Manager Waubonsie State Park
Becca Castle, Project Coordinator, Golden Hills RC&D
Lance Brisbois, Project Coordinator, Golden Hills RC&D
Click here to apply!

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712 South Highway Street 
P.O. Box 189
​Oakland, IA 51560

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Phone: 712-482-3029
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