By Anna Johns
WKTV Intern
Mackinac State Historic Parks are providing artists with the opportunity to take up residency on Mackinaw Island. This is an opportunity for artists of all mediums such as writers, musicians, visual artists, and more.
“We were so pleased to have completed the second year of the program in 2020 and look forward to 2021,” said Mackinac State Historic Parks Director Steve Brisson. “It was inspiring to witness how Mackinac sparked the creativity of the various artists these last two years.”
Artists who are selected for residency will be able to choose from two – three-week residencies beginning in early June and continuing through early October of 2021. During their residency artists will live rent-free on the second floor of the Mackinac Island Visitor’s Center. In addition, the artist is asked to provide a public presentation (workshop, lecture, reading, demonstration, etc.) on the second Wednesday of their residency and contribute one piece of their work to Mackinac State Historic Parks within 12 months.
Artists will be picked by a jury of representatives from Mackinac State Historic Parks, the Mackinac Island Arts Council, and the Mackinac Island Community Foundation. The goal of the program is to encourage the creation of artworks inspired by the history, natural wonders, and beauty of Mackinac Island.
The application and schedule are available at mackinacparks.com/artist-in-residence.
