HOUGHTON – Isle Royale National Park will expand its Artist-in-Residence programs this summer in coordination with America250 celebrations.

The three programs offered will include —

— Established Artist-in-Residence program, started in 1991;

— Teen Artist Exploration, started in 2016; and

— Emerging Artist Experience, new this year.

To be considered, all application components must be digitally received by 11:59 pm Eastern time Feb. 16. Entries received after Feb. 16 will not be considered. Notification to all applicants will be made by May 1.

The Established Artist-in-Residence program offers established writers, composers, and visual and performing artists the opportunity to become part of a tradition of interpreting national parks through art during a two- to three-week residency. For more information, go to www.nps.gov/isro/getinvolved/artist-in-residence-program-overview.htm.

The Teen Artist Exploration is geared for aspiring teen artists who want to develop their art through experiencing wilderness. It is open to all visual and performing artists, writers, and composers ages 13 to 18 at time of summer participation. A mentor will provide coaching during the artistic and wilderness exploration. Teen artists must be available for set program dates of July 24-29. For more information, go to www.nps.gov/isro/getinvolved/teen-artist.htm.

The Emerging Artist Experience, new for America250 Celebrations in 2026, is a one-week, shared camping immersion for early-career artists who have begun to develop a focused creative practice but are not yet able to compete for the Established Artist-In-Residence opportunity. Mentors guide a selected cohort in artistic skills and professional development while exploring Isle Royale. Artists must be available for the set program dates of July 14-22.  For more information, go to www.nps.gov/isro/getinvolved/emerging-artist-experience.htm.

Artist-in-Residence Programs are co-sponsored by Isle Royale National Park, Isle Royale and Keweenaw Parks Association, and the Copper Country Community Arts Council.