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<div class="">Call for Artists: Artists in Gwaii Haanas Residency
2017<br>
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<div class="">Artists in Gwaii Haanas is an annual residency
program, presented by the Haida Gwaii Museum and Parks Canada,
with the goal of connecting artists to Gwaii Haanas—and through
these artists, connect Gwaii Haanas to Canada and the greater
world.<br class="">
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In July 2017, three artists will spend 5-10 days immersed in
travel throughout the Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, National
Marine Conservation Area Reserve and Haida Heritage Site. Based at
a remote field-camp, artists will be guided by Gwaii Haanas staff
as they embark on day-trips throughout the region to conduct
artistic research through exploration, photography, sketching,
writing and contemplation. Breathtaking vistas, unique
interactions with culture and nature, and inspirational
conversation with Gwaii Haanas staff, the Haida Gwaii Watchmen and
others in the area are sure to inspire and inform their artistic
practice.<br class="">
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Following their travels in Gwaii Haanas, the artists will spend an
additional 1-2 weeks at the Haida Gwaii Museum where they will
practice their art, interact with visitors and provide some public
programming. Lastly, artists will create a body of work inspired
by their time in Gwaii Haanas, to be exhibited in a group
exhibition at the Haida Gwaii Museum. One of their pieces will be
donated to the Artists in Gwaii Haanas permanent collection.<br
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For more information and to download an application package,
visit: <a href="http://haidagwaiimuseum.ca/aigh2017" class="">haidagwaiimuseum.ca/aigh2017</a></div>
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Dr. Scott Marsden Ph.D
Director
Haida Gwaii Museum
#2 Second Beach Road
Skidegate BC V0T 1S0
250.559.4643 x 245</pre>
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