Call For Applications: Artist In Residence Program At Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument -12/18/24

MEDFORD, Ore. — Do you want to spend two weeks creating art surrounded by the breathtaking landscapes of Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument? The Bureau of Land Management invites artists to apply for the annual Artist-in-Residence program. The selected artist receives a one- to two-week residency at CSNM in the month of June. 

Selected artists will create work while immersed in a beautiful environment and share their art with the public. Applications are welcomed from all artists, regardless of style or medium. 

“Artists offer a unique perspective on these remarkable landscapes,” said Joel Brumm, Assistant Monument Manager. “Their work provides a captivating lens through which we can explore our connection to public lands.” 

Now in its ninth year, the Artist-in-Residence program has allowed numerous artists to transform the monument's natural and cultural resources into visual art, objects, and performances. 

Last year’s Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument Artist-in-Residence was Serena Richelle, a gifted scientific illustrator who spent her time studying and sketching the Monument’s unique species. Prospective applicants can see her describe her experience firsthand.

During their residency, the artist will share their experience and artistic vision in a public presentation. Following the residency, artists are asked to donate an original artwork piece, which they will retain the rights to.   

One artist and one alternate will be selected based on the following criteria: entry materials, residency proposal, professionalism, and creative vision.

Interested artists can learn more information and an application at the Artist-in-Residence website (https://bit.ly/CSNMart), by e-mailing jduwe@blm.gov, or by calling  (541) 618-2320. Detailed instructions are on the application form. Applications must be submitted by January 24, 2025. Application materials and sample artwork should be submitted in a single email with attachments or links to jduwe@blm.gov.

Those wishing to learn more about the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument information can do so on the CSNM’s website.

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The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

Bureau Of Land Management Western Oregon Resource Advisory Council Meeting January 14 And 15 -12/11/24

Coos Bay, Ore.  – The Bureau of Land Management’s Western Oregon Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet virtually on January 14 and 15, 2025. The RAC will consider restoration projects for funding. 

The RAC members will review 47 project proposals and make recommendations on which of the projects to fund. Approximately $2.2 million is available for distribution under Title II of the Secure Rural Schools and Community-Self Determination Act. Projects must provide community-based solutions to pressing public lands challenges like watershed restoration, wildland fire prevention, trash clean-up, road maintenance, control of noxious weeds, and more. 

Title II funds help make investments in public lands and create employment opportunities. Over the years, projects funded through the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act have provided trail maintenance, culvert replacement or removal, or wildfire hazard reduction on public lands. Other projects assisted with stream channel enhancement, noxious weed control, or opportunities for youth training and employment. These projects also improve cooperative relationships among the people that use and care for public lands and the agencies that manage these lands. 

“The Western Oregon RAC is made up of valuable partners who represent the diverse perspectives of Western Oregon communities,” said Roseburg District Manager Heather Whitman. “Their work on Secure Rural Schools funding is critical for our local communities and to the overall health of public lands.”

The meetings start at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) each day. The meetings are open to the public, with a public comment period scheduled for 3:00 p.m. PT on January 14 and 1:30 p.m. PT on January 15. Individuals making a statement during the public comment period are encouraged to also submit a written copy of their statement for the administrative record.

The meetings will be held on the Zoom platform. Please contact Megan Harper, Public Affairs Specialist for the Coos Bay District, at (541) 751-4353 or m1harper@blm.gov to receive a link to attend the Zoom meeting. People needing reasonable accommodation, such as sign language interpretation, should also contact Megan Harper, at least 7 business days prior to the meeting to give the BLM sufficient time to process the request.

The Western Oregon RAC meets multiple times a year. It is one of several citizen advisory councils throughout Oregon and Washington. The Secretary of the Interior appoints the RAC’s 15 members. Members represent a broad range of public land interests, including environmental, local government, recreation, timber, and commercial activity. The Western Oregon RAC advises the BLM’s Coos Bay, Medford, Roseburg, and Northwest Districts, and parts of the Lakeview District.

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The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.