Bachmeier selected by Red Rock Canyon for artist-in-residency

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area lies in Nevada’s Mojave Desert. It’s known for geological features such as towering red sandstone peaks and the Keystone Thrust Fault, as well as Native American petroglyphs. Brad Bachmeier, a ceramic artist, will spend his time researching the unique cultural and geologic history of the conservation area while making work to tell the story of the Park. Bachmeier’s application was […]

Bachmeier Selected for Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument Artist in Residence

After a national jury process, MSUM Professor of Art Education, Brad Bachmeier was one of only two artists selected for the program “which is based on artistic caliber, the artwork’s ability to communicate the values and processes of Parashant, and to meet the needs and scope of the Monument’s priorities.” The Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument’s Artist-in-Residence (AIR) Program allows professionals the […]

Short selected as Isle Royale National Park artist-in-residence

Sherry Lee Short, professor of Drawing and Illustration in the School of Art, has been selected as a 2018 artist-in-residence in Isle Royale National Park. Isle Royale received 104 applications for the 2018 program. Four artists were chosen, each for a two-week residency. The jury’s selections were based on artistic integrity, creativity, ability to reside in a wilderness environment, and […]