The Yosemite Artists-in-Residence Program, previously administered by the National Park Service, is now a program of Yosemite Renaissance, Inc. Yosemite Renaissance is a non-profit organization for the support of the arts of Yosemite; its primary function over the last twenty-four years has been to organize the Yosemite Renaissance competitive art exhibition.
The Artists-in-Residence Program was put on hold when the cabin we were renting for residents was sold. The National Park Service is expected to lend a cabin in Wawona for our use, but it needs significant structural repairs. The auction that we held in late August 2008 raised a significant percentage of the funds needed for these repairs. However, as of July 2009, we have not been able to complete the contractual agreement required before work can begin on the cabin. Once we have fulfilled our commitments to previously selected artists and have housing available, we will reopen our selection process to new artists; hopefully late in 2009 or early 2010.
Please do not send queries or portfolios for consideration until the new dates are announced on this website.
