The Yosemite Artists-in-Residence Program which had been 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-three 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. While the National Park Service is expected to lend a cabin in Wawona for our use, it needs significant structural repairs for which we have little budget. The auction that we have planned for late August, 2008 will, hopefully, raise a significant percentage of the funds that we need for these repairs. If we are successful in these fund-raising efforts we will finally be able to offer year-round lodging for artists-in-residence. Once we have fulfilled our commitments to previously selected artists, we will reopen our selection process to new artists; most likely late in 2008 or 2009. Please do not send queries or portfolios for consideration until the new dates are announced on this website.
