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Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area Announces 2016 Artist-in-Residence Program

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Bureau of Land Management

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Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area

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The Bureau of Land Management at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area (ONA) is pleased to announce its 2016 Artist-in-Residence program. The program offers professional visual artists, performing artists, and writers the opportunity to pursue their artistic disciplines, inspired by the majesty of the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and its surrounding natural area. The application period for this program runs until July 31, 2016.

The Artist-in-Residence program seeks to share the scenic beauty and unique stories of the public land landscapes and resources through the medium of art. Founded on the belief that artists look closely at the way the world works, notice things that others may have missed, challenge ideas, experiment, and create new opportunities to look at the world, the program provides both artistic and educational opportunities that promote deeper understanding and dialogue about the natural, cultural, and historic resources on the public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management.

The program offers a 10 to 15 day residency of focused time to creatively explore the natural and cultural resources of the ONA while pursuing their artistic goals. It also allows artists the opportunity to share their work with an audience through educational programs and exhibits. During the residency the artist shall present at least one public program to share their experience. This program may be a lecture, workshop, demonstration performance, film screening or guided walk that represents the artist's work and experience.

The general requirements of the program are the creation of artistic projects that promote public appreciation of the ONA, raise awareness of the unique and fragile nature of the environment, and inspire visitors to protect and preserve these historic, cultural and natural resources. The selected artist will be housed at the ONA and provided space to complete their work. Travel to and from the ONA is the responsibility of the artist. Artists are not required to donate any artwork to the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse ONA. However, artist must provide digital images/files of artwork created and complete a licensing agreement allowing the images to be used for education and interpretive purposes.

Interested applicants must submit a cover letter detailing their interest in the program, available dates between August through November, and a proposed project, a professional resume, and a minimum of five artwork samples in electronic format. A jury consisting of professional artists, museum staff and Bureau of Land Management staff shall panel the applications. The applications are evaluated based on the submitted artwork, the proposed project, and ability to present educational programs to a diverse audience.

For more information about, or to apply for the 2016 Artist-in-Residence program please contact the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse ONA Manager, Peter De Witt, at pdewitt@blm.gov. Additional information about the ONA can be found on the BLM’s website at www.blm.gov/es/st/en/fo/Jackson_Home_Page/jupiter_ONA.html or Facebook page: www.facebook.com/BLMJupiterInlet.

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.