Eligibility

The VCAC is a great place for the creative growth of an advanced artist looking to step out of their normal routine or experiment with new materials and techniques, or for the emerging artist looking to learn new skills. Adults of all creative backgrounds, experience levels, and fields of practice are encouraged to apply. You must be at least 18 years of age.

Number of Participants

12 Total spots. 2 spots left in Local Clay Workshop, 2 left for Independent Projects, 1 left for Wood Projects

Deadline

June 30, 2019 12:00 UTC

Selection Results (Announcement Dates)

July 03, 2019 12:00 UTC

Duration

July 28, 2019 - August 10, 2019

Costs

• $25.00 application fee
• $650.00 program fee (one-time)

Facilities

Ceramic Facility, Co-Working, Installation Space, Sculpture Facility, Shared Studio, Stage, Wood Shop

Housing

Tent

Meals

Breakfast, Coffee, Dinner, Lunch, Snacks, Tea, Vegan, Vegetarian

Public Programs

Community Engagement , Critique, Demo Day, Discussion, Exhibition, Festival, Group Dinners, Mentors, Performances, Picnic Baskets, Retreat, Self-Directed, Work Exchange, Workshops

Disciplines

Book Arts, Ceramics, Choreography, Cinematography, Conceptual Art, Crafts & Trades, Dance, Drawing, Dreamers, Fiber Arts, Film, Illustration, Immersive Experiences, Installation, Interdiscplinary Arts, Jewelry, Journalism, Land Art, Literature, Makers, Multimedia, Music, Music Composition, Painting, Performance Art, Photography, Playwriting, Poetry, Printmaking, Puppeteers, Research, Scholar, Scientists, Screenwriting, Sculpture, Singing, Social Practice, Sound Art, Textile, Theatre, Thinkers, Visual Arts

Languages

English

Program Description

Visitor Center Artist Camp is a short-term, low-impact Artist Residency site, situated on a 120-acre camp bordering the Ottawa National Forest in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Explore creative practices influenced by the surrounding natural environment and focused on sustainability and self-sufficiency, while working and living communally in this beautiful wilderness environment. 2019 Camp Session: JULY 27TH - AUGUST 9th, with Optional Extended Work Session, August 9th - 16th. Apply Now! Only a few spots left. First Come, First Served. www.visitorcenterartistcamp.org