Podcasts about residence programs

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Parks & Arts" Show features Tanya Ortega, photographer and founder of the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF). Hear about the organization's unique month-long artist residencies in locations like Chaco Canyon in New Mexico, Dry Tortugas National Park in Florida, and Hawai'i Volcano National Park. Plus, this year's opportunities for park destinations and artists of all genres to be part of their programming.  NPAF is a non-profit offering unique Artist-in-Residence Programs, Museum In-Loan Programs, and Workshops inspired by our National Parks, National Monuments, and World Heritage Sites. NPAF has supported over 300 programs, over 120 artists, and been the conduit for over a million dollars in artwork donations.   Watch for Big Blend Radio's NPAF Retrospective, a digital publication featuring 8 years of podcast interviews with artists and park representatives! Keep up with us by getting our newsletter at https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/join-our-newsletter/  Learn more: https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ 

Strengthening temporary residence programs for sustainable volumes, released by on 18 September 2024Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, I am Joy Stephen, a certified Canadian Immigration practitioner, and I bring to you this Federal News Bulletin from CIC news release. This recording originates from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario. | Canada has a long and proud history of welcoming newcomers from around the world who support our economy and enrich our country. In response to labour shortages and the aftershocks of the pandemic, the federal government took steps to meet the urgent needs of businesses and support our economic recovery. Since then, Canada's economy has evolved, and we must continue to adapt our immigration system to respond to new pressures, including a softening labour market. Earlier this year, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced a decrease in the number of temporary residents—from 6.5% of Canada's total population down to 5% by 2026. To achieve this goal, the federal government is taking action to manage the increase of temporary residents and hold employers misusing the system accountable. We are reforming the International Student Program, tightening eligibility requirements for temporary foreign workers, enforcing employer compliance more strictly, and making labour market impact assessments more rigorous to mitigate fraud, and more. To ensure the temporary residents we welcome to Canada can be supported adequately, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today announced additional measures to manage the volume of temporary resident arrivals, uphold the integrity of our immigration system and protect vulnerable people. IRCC made these announcements: announcing a further reduction in the intake cap on international student study permits for 2025 based on a 10% reduction from the 2024 target of 485,000 new study permits issued, and then stabilizing the intake cap for 2026 such that the number of study permits issued remains the same as 2025 For 2025, this means reducing study permits issued to 437,000 updating the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program this fall to better align with immigration goals and labour market needs limiting work permit eligibility, later this year, to spouses of master's degree students to only those whose program is at least 16 months in duration limiting work permit eligibility later this year to spouses of foreign workers in management or professional occupations or in sectors with labour shortages—under Canada's work permit programs (TFWP and IMP) Like many countries, Canada is experiencing more asylum claims as the number of displaced people worldwide continues to grow, and that contributes to growing temporary resident volumes. To align with our humanitarian responsibilities, the government has been working on several measures to address integrity issues and strengthen the in-Canada asylum system, including: implementing a partial visa requirements for Mexican nationals improving claims processing while maintaining the fairness and integrity of the asylum system, as announced in 2024 reviewing visa decision-making so that our highly trained officers have the right tools to detect fraud and reduce the number of non-genuine visitors exploring more measures to further strengthen visa integrity Actions we have taken, as well as the additional steps announced today, will strengthen our immigration system and help address the changing needs of our country. We have listened to Canadians, including our provincial, territorial and municipal partners, and other community leaders. We will continue to seek to protect the integrity of our system and responsibly grow our country. | You can always access past news from the Canadian Federal Government by visiting this link:

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Parks & Arts" Show features Tanya Ortega, photographer and founder of the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF), who talks about the organization's unique month-long artist residencies in locations like Loggerhead Key in Dry Tortugas National Park, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, and Chaco Canyon and Fort Union in Northern New Mexico. Hear about how these artist residency opportunities are perfect for artists of all mediums, from painters and sculptors to photographers, composers, writers, musicians, and more.NPAF is a non-profit offering unique Artist-in-Residence Programs, Museum In-Loan Programs, and Workshops inspired by our National Parks, National Monuments, and World Heritage Sites. NPAF has supported over 300 programs, over 120 artists, and been the conduit for over a million dollars in artwork donations. Learn more: https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Parks & Arts" Show features Tanya Ortega, photographer and founder of the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF), who talks about the organization's unique month-long artist residencies in locations like Loggerhead Key in Dry Tortugas National Park, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, and Chaco Canyon and Fort Union in Northern New Mexico. Hear about how these artist residency opportunities are perfect for artists of all mediums, from painters and sculptors to photographers, composers, writers, musicians, and more. NPAF is a non-profit offering unique Artist-in-Residence Programs, Museum In-Loan Programs, and Workshops inspired by our National Parks, National Monuments, and World Heritage Sites. NPAF has supported over 300 programs, over 120 artists, and been the conduit for over a million dollars in artwork donations.   Learn more: https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ 

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Parks & Arts" Show features Tanya Ortega, photographer and founder of the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF), who talks about the organization's unique month-long artist residencies in locations like Loggerhead Key in Dry Tortugas National Park, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, and Chaco Canyon and Fort Union in Northern New Mexico. Hear about how these artist residency opportunities are perfect for artists of all mediums, from painters and sculptors to photographers, composers, writers, musicians, and more.NPAF is a non-profit offering unique Artist-in-Residence Programs, Museum In-Loan Programs, and Workshops inspired by our National Parks, National Monuments, and World Heritage Sites. NPAF has supported over 300 programs, over 120 artists, and been the conduit for over a million dollars in artwork donations. Learn more: https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Parks & Arts" Show with the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) features music industry veteran Steffen Franz, founder of Independent Distribution Collective (IDC) which is celebrating 20 years of is a music marketing, distribution, and event production in San Francisco. WATCH THIS INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/OXSVvMCmtP8 IDC has produced hundreds of live events in and around the San Francisco Bay Area and has executed successful music marketing campaigns for a diverse array of independent labels and artists. IDC partnered with Illuminate The Arts and the SF Recreation and Parks Department to bring free live music to San Francisco, together hosting over 500 concerts across the city at venues including the Golden Gate Park Bandshell, GGP JFK Promenade, and Union Square. More: http://www.independentdistro.com/NPAF is a non-profit offering unique Artist-in-Residence Programs, Museum In-Loan Programs, and Workshops inspired by our National Parks, National Monuments, and World Heritage Sites. NPAF has supported over 300 programs, over 120 artists, and been the conduit for over a million dollars in artwork donations. Learn more: https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On January 2nd, 2016, two musician's Jillian Speece and Nathaniel Hoff, The Bergamot, set out on a tour of all 50 states of America, spreading a message of unity through performing 265 shows and by inviting the curious to sign their message of unity on their station wagon known as The Unity Car.This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Parks & Arts" Show with the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) features Jillian Speece and Nathaniel Hoff who talk about their journey that's showcased in their award-winning documentary "State of The Unity" that's out on digital release now! More: https://www.stateoftheunity.com WATCH THE PODCAST + TRAILER ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/9w_o1DykM9o NPAF is a non-profit offering unique Artist-in-Residence Programs, Museum In-Loan Programs, and Workshops inspired by our National Parks, National Monuments, and World Heritage Sites. NPAF has supported over 300 programs, over 120 artists, and been the conduit for over a million dollars in artwork donations. Learn more: https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Parks & Arts" Show with the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) features music industry veteran Steffen Franz, founder of Independent Distribution Collective (IDC) which is celebrating 20 years of is a music marketing, distribution, and event production in San Francisco. WATCH THIS INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/OXSVvMCmtP8 IDC has produced hundreds of live events in and around the San Francisco Bay Area and has executed successful music marketing campaigns for a diverse array of independent labels and artists. IDC partnered with Illuminate The Arts and the SF Recreation and Parks Department to bring free live music to San Francisco, together hosting over 500 concerts across the city at venues including the Golden Gate Park Bandshell, GGP JFK Promenade, and Union Square. More: http://www.independentdistro.com/NPAF is a non-profit offering unique Artist-in-Residence Programs, Museum In-Loan Programs, and Workshops inspired by our National Parks, National Monuments, and World Heritage Sites. NPAF has supported over 300 programs, over 120 artists, and been the conduit for over a million dollars in artwork donations. Learn more: https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Parks & Arts" Show with the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) features music industry veteran Steffen Franz, founder of Independent Distribution Collective (IDC) which is celebrating 20 years of is a music marketing, distribution, and event production in San Francisco. WATCH THIS INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/OXSVvMCmtP8 IDC has produced hundreds of live events in and around the San Francisco Bay Area and has executed successful music marketing campaigns for a diverse array of independent labels and artists. IDC partnered with Illuminate The Arts and the SF Recreation and Parks Department to bring free live music to San Francisco, together hosting over 500 concerts across the city at venues including the Golden Gate Park Bandshell, GGP JFK Promenade, and Union Square. More: http://www.independentdistro.com/NPAF is a non-profit offering unique Artist-in-Residence Programs, Museum In-Loan Programs, and Workshops inspired by our National Parks, National Monuments, and World Heritage Sites. NPAF has supported over 300 programs, over 120 artists, and been the conduit for over a million dollars in artwork donations. Learn more: https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On January 2nd, 2016,  two musician's Jillian Speece and Nathaniel Hoff, The Bergamot, set out on a tour of all 50 states of America, spreading a message of unity through performing 265 shows and by inviting the curious to sign their message of unity on their station wagon known as The Unity Car. This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Parks & Arts" Show with the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) features Jillian Speece and Nathaniel Hoff who talk about their journey that's showcased in their award-winning documentary "State of The Unity" that's out on digital release now! More: https://www.stateoftheunity.com   WATCH THE PODCAST + TRAILER ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/9w_o1DykM9o  NPAF is a non-profit offering unique Artist-in-Residence Programs, Museum In-Loan Programs, and Workshops inspired by our National Parks, National Monuments, and World Heritage Sites. NPAF has supported over 300 programs, over 120 artists, and been the conduit for over a million dollars in artwork donations.  Learn more: https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ 

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Parks & Arts" Show with the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) features  music industry veteran Steffen Franz, founder of Independent Distribution Collective (IDC) which is celebrating 20 years of is a music marketing, distribution, and event production in San Francisco.  WATCH THIS INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/OXSVvMCmtP8  IDC has produced hundreds of live events in and around the San Francisco Bay Area and has executed successful music marketing campaigns for a diverse array of independent labels and artists. IDC partnered with Illuminate The Arts and the SF Recreation and Parks Department to bring free live music to San Francisco, together hosting over 500 concerts across the city at venues including the Golden Gate Park Bandshell, GGP JFK Promenade, and Union Square. More: www.independentdistro.com   NPAF is a non-profit offering unique Artist-in-Residence Programs, Museum In-Loan Programs, and Workshops inspired by our National Parks, National Monuments, and World Heritage Sites. NPAF has supported over 300 programs, over 120 artists, and been the conduit for over a million dollars in artwork donations.  Learn more: https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ 

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Parks & Arts" Show features Tanya Ortega, photographer and founder of the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF), who talks about the organization's unique month-long artist residencies in locations like Logegrhead Key in Dry Tortugas National Park, Hawai'i Volcano National Park, and Chaco Canyon and Fort Union in Northern New Mexico. Hear about how these artist resdency opportunities are perfect for composers, songwriters, lyricists, musicians, singers, and dancers. NPAF is a non-profit offering unique Artist-in-Residence Programs, Museum In-Loan Programs, and Workshops inspired by our National Parks, National Monuments, and World Heritage Sites. NPAF has supported over 300 programs, over 120 artists, and been the conduit for over a million dollars in artwork donations. Learn more: https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Parks & Arts" Show features Tanya Ortega, photographer and founder of the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF), who talks about the organization's unique month-long artist residencies in locations like Logegrhead Key in Dry Tortugas National Park, Hawai'i Volcano National Park, and Chaco Canyon and Fort Union in Northern New Mexico. Hear about how these artist resdency opportunities are perfect for composers, songwriters, lyricists, musicians, singers, and dancers. NPAF is a non-profit offering unique Artist-in-Residence Programs, Museum In-Loan Programs, and Workshops inspired by our National Parks, National Monuments, and World Heritage Sites. NPAF has supported over 300 programs, over 120 artists, and been the conduit for over a million dollars in artwork donations. Learn more: https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Parks & Arts" Show features Tanya Ortega, photographer and founder of the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF), who talks about the organization's unique month-long artist residencies in locations like Chaco Canyon in New Mexico, and Dry Tortugas and Hawai'i Volcano National Parks. NPAF is a non-profit offering unique Artist-in-Residence Programs, Museum In-Loan Programs, and Workshops inspired by our National Parks, National Monuments, and World Heritage Sites. NPAF has supported over 300 programs, over 120 artists, and been the conduit for over a million dollars in artwork donations. Learn more: https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Parks & Arts" Show features Tanya Ortega, photographer and founder of the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF), who talks about the organization's unique month-long artist residencies in locations like Chaco Canyon in New Mexico, and Dry Tortugas and Hawai'i Volcano National Parks.NPAF is a non-profit offering unique Artist-in-Residence Programs, Museum In-Loan Programs, and Workshops inspired by our National Parks, National Monuments, and World Heritage Sites. NPAF has supported over 300 programs, over 120 artists, and been the conduit for over a million dollars in artwork donations. Learn more: https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Parks & Arts" Show features Tanya Ortega, photographer and founder of the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF), who talks about the organization's unique month-long artist residencies in locations like Chaco Canyon in New Mexico, and Dry Tortugas and Hawai'i Volcano National Parks. NPAF is a non-profit offering unique Artist-in-Residence Programs, Museum In-Loan Programs, and Workshops inspired by our National Parks, National Monuments, and World Heritage Sites. NPAF has supported over 300 programs, over 120 artists, and been the conduit for over a million dollars in artwork donations. Learn more: https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Parks & Arts" Show features Tanya Ortega, photographer and founder of the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF), a non-profit offering Artist-in-Residence Programs, Museum In-Loan Programs, and Workshops inspired by our National Parks, National Monuments, and World Heritage Sites. NPAF has supported over 300 programs, over 120 artists, and been the conduit for over a million dollars in artwork donations. Learn more: https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Parks & Arts" Show features Tanya Ortega, photographer and founder of the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF), a non-profit offering Artist-in-Residence Programs, Museum In-Loan Programs, and Workshops inspired by our National Parks, National Monuments, and World Heritage Sites. NPAF has supported over 300 programs, over 120 artists, and been the conduit for over a million dollars in artwork donations. Learn more: https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Parks & Arts" Show features Tanya Ortega, photographer and founder of the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF), a non-profit offering Artist-in-Residence Programs, Museum In-Loan Programs, and Workshops inspired by our National Parks, National Monuments, and World Heritage Sites. NPAF has supported over 300 programs, over 120 artists, and been the conduit for over a million dollars in artwork donations. Learn more: https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ 

Bonnie and Shanda interview author-illustrator, Joyce Hesselberth, about her experience doing an artist in residence program in collaboration with a school. Joyce Hesselberth is the author-illustrator of several artful educational books including:  Mapping Sam, Pitter Pattern, and Shape Shift. Joyce also has a brand new beautiful book out called Beatrice Was A Tree. Fun fact: Joyce is another agency sister of mine! Let's get to it! … Questions we asked Joyce: To start, we'd love to hear about your new book, Beatrice Was A Tree, and the inspiration behind it!   So I was super intrigued when you told me you were doing an artist-in-residency with a school… What exactly is that? And can you tell us about your recent experience doing it in partnership with a school?   What (in your opinion) does the school/students benefit from a program like this vs. a one day school visit? How should artists go about pricing something like this? And who sets it up … librarian, art teacher, principal, PTA?    Have you ever heard of an “author in residence” program? And what could that look like for non-artist writers?   Joyce, do you also offer single day visits and virtual visits? And which is your favorite?   Do you have any other advice for authors, illustrators, or educators about trying an artist in residence program?   Thank you SO much for chatting with us, Joyce! Kid book review by Harvey McCloskey (11).   Resources and books mentioned in this episode (with affiliate links that help support this podcast): Beatrice Was A Tree by Joyce Hesselberth Mapping Sam by Joyce Hesselberth Pitter Pattern by Joyce Hesselberth Shape Shift by Joyce Hesselberth   Wild River by Rodman Philbrick   Where to find us: Bonnie: https://bonnieclarkbooks.com/ Facebook and instagram: @bonnieclarkbooks Twitter: @bonclark   Shanda: https://www.shandamc.com/ Facebook & Twitter: @ShandaMcCloskey Instagram: @shandamccloskeydraws   Joyce, where can listeners find you? https://www.joycehesselberth.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hesselberth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hesselberth/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/hesselberth   This podcast is sponsored by AuthorVisitCentral.com and produced by Ben McCloskey of EngineIndustries.com. And if you enjoyed this episode, we would surely appreciate it if you would rate and review us and please share with others who might like it too! If you have comments or even ideas for future topics to cover on an episode let us know on the contact form at AuthorVisitPodcast.com. With your help, kids can record a book review there too and it might get used as the Kid Book Review on one of our future episodes! There's even a printable book review template there to help guide you if needed. Thanks for listening!

ON THIS EPISODE OF BIG BLEND RADIO: - Bombardier Blood - Hear about this inspiring doumntary with hemophiliac film director Patrick James Lynch and documentary subject Chris Bombardier. - Discover San Benito County - Jen Rodriguez, Tourism Director of San Benito County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau in Central California, talks about the region's parks including Pinnacles National Park, along with the local public art, wineries, and culinary destinations. - Artist-in-Residence Programs - Tanya Ortega, founder of the National Parks Arts Foundation, discusses the organization's unique month-long artist residence opportunities in various national park units across the country. Show Music: “The Climb” By Evren Ozan, “California Days” by Josh Pfeiffer, “A Day in Hawai’I” by Makana.

Guests Stefanie Kirkland, Director of Exhibitions & Artists in Residence Programs at Craft Alliance, and artist Elizabeth Giessow stop by to talk about the many opportunities that Craft Alliance offers for artists of all stripes, including the upcoming Biennial Teapot Exhibition.

Randy Traynor has completed two Artist in Residence programs. He gives real insight on how to find the programs, what to do to apply to make your chances better of getting in, and what to watch out for before you apply. Very inspiring show! Please check out our site for show notes and some of Randy's beautiful photography! https://www.understandphotography.com/the-understand-photography-show/ The Understand Photography Show is a teaching, interview-style show about travel, nature and fine art photography. Host Peggy Farren interviews photographers who are experts in their fields; art business consultants, travel gurus and more on this weekly show. It airs on Fridays at 4 pm ET on the Understand Photography Facebook page, Youtube and iTunes. The motto at Understand Photography is "We Simplify the Technical". If you like things explained to you in a simple, step by step manner, you'll love The Understand Photography Show! Show notes: https://www.understandphotography.com/the-understand-photography-show/

Tanya Ortega, founder of the non-profit National Parks Arts Foundation, talks about the organization's unique artist-in-residence programs in National Park units like Dry Tortugas, Death Valley, Hawaii Volcanoes, Gettysburg, Chaco and Fort Union. Hear about the submission process and upcoming artist opportunities that are open to artists of all genres, ranging from photographers and filmmakers to poets and painters, musicians and sculptors. See www.NationalParksArtsFoundation.org

In this episode, I had two good friends: Ann McGinley (Melbourne) and Sarah Pirrie (Darwin) to chat about their recent engagements with the art. Ann share with us her experiences of doing two international artist-in-residence programs: at Studio Kura (Japan) and Hotel St Valière (France). Comparing with the two programs in two countries, she spoke about the material and psychological challenges and benefits of doing these residencies as a painters. Following Ann, Sarah told us about her unique experience of visiting two art exhibitions in Hobart: Tidal.18 at Devonport Gallery and Zero at Mona, with her Mum, who had impaired vision. Sarah found herself at the first time to look at the artworks and navigate art gallery spaces through her Mum's eyes. The related links:Two artists:Ann McGinleyhttp://www.annmcginley.netSarah Pirriehttp://www.sarahpirrie.comThe artist-in-residence programs Ann participated:Hotel St Valière in Langeudoc - South Francehttp://hotelsaintevaliere.com/contact/Manager of Hotel St Valière: Eloise CaleoStudio Kura, Japanhttps://studiokura.info/en/Sarah’s residency programBundanon Trust artist in residency programhttps://bundanon.com.auThe exhibitions and artworks seen by Sarah and her MumDevonport galleryTidal.18https://www.devonportgallery.com/index02.php?id=27&pl=9Julia Davis - Winner of Tidal.18For her video work ‘Undercurrent’http://www.juliadavis.com.au/UndercurrentMACq01 hotelhttps://www.macq01.com.auMona https://mona.net.auZero - Mona https://mona.net.au/museum/exhibitionsJames Turrellhttp://jamesturrell.comPolumbo Randyhttp://polumbo.com/BIO-CVGrotto For MONAhttp://polumbo.com/Grotto-for-MONAGreg Taylor and FriendsCunts… and other conversations 2008 - IIDavid Young - sound composerhttps://aphids.net/about/The dinner: Fish, rice and Chinese broccoli

Karen Bubb Karen Bubb is an exceptionally active and engaged artist and Cultural Planner who has been pioneering the fine arts and culture scene in Boise, Idaho for more than twenty years. Her influence has helped shape not only the physical landscape of Boise, but the supportive art community that the city is known for. Bubb’s work with the city of Boise has transformed the downtown landscape and re-prioritized the arts, history and culture in a way not typical for a mid-sized city. Her work spans in scope from long term and city scaled strategic planning to the intimate guidance of individual artists. From re-imaging Boise neighborhoods to spearheading Artist in Residence Programs - if the arts are at play, you can be sure Bubb is nearby.

Tanya Ortega, Photographer and Founder of the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF), discusses the organization's unique residency programs that are open to artists of all mediums, and are located in national parks, state parks, national monuments, and world heritage sites. www.NationalParksArtsFoundation.org

This episode of Big Blend Radio's A TOAST TO THE ARTS Show aired live on Dec. 1, 2017. Artists-in-Residence Programs with Tanya Ortega – Photographer & Founder of the National Parks Arts Foundation. History of Plein Air Painting with contemporary figurative artist Victoria Chick. Multi-platinum rock/country songwriter Kevin Fisher discusses his new solo album “BEER ME.” www.BigBlendRadio.com

Guest Stefanie Kirkland, Director of Exhibitions & Artists-in-Residence Programs at Craft Alliance, stops by to share details of the organization's mission and upcoming exhibitions.

Chuck Kimmerle Show Notes   Chuck is a fine art landscape photographer based in Casper, WY. He typically eschews the grand landscape in favor of local images that capture his imagination. However, he has been a frequent participant and judge for the National Park Service Artist-in-Residence program. His own residencies have included Zion, North Cascades, Glacier and Joshua Tree national parks. We discuss the application process, who should apply, application requirements and responsibilities of a successful applicant. The discussion goes a bit off topic as we also discuss his fine art photography near home including his workflow. Chuck does a limited number of workshops, but has been active participant in the annual Moab Photo Symposium both as a workshop leader and a lecturer. A sample of Chuck's photos: You can find his work at: http://chuckkimmerle.com/ https://www.facebook.com/blackandwhitephotographer/ His Unapologetic Photographer blog can be found at: http://www.chuckkimmerle.com/blog/ Information about the Moab Photography Symposium is at: http://moabphotosym.com/

Guest Stefanie Kirkland, Director of Exhibitions & Artists-in-Residence Programs at Craft Alliance, shares a bit of the history of the organization, how they grew into the institution they are now, and what we can look forward to in the future.

Discussion about the unique Artist-in-Residence Programs in Island National Parks. Featured Big Blend Radio guests include: Tanya Ortega - Founder of the National Parks Arts Foundation, Natalie Gates - Superintendent of Haleakala National Park in Hawaii, and Glenn Simpson – Park Manager of Dry Tortugas National Park in Florida. www.NationalParksArtsFoundation.org

Big Blend Radio 'Toast to The Arts & National Parks' Show, aired live Jan. 13, 2017. Artist-in-Residence Programs in National Parks for Veterans with: Tanya Ortega – National Parks Arts Foundation, artist Nicholas Collier, Chris Gwinn – Gettysburg National Military Park. Artist Victoria Chick discusses Historic Artists of The Cascades. Steve Schneickert recalls Hollywood History of National Parks! www.BigBlendRadio.com

Tanya Ortega, founder of the National Parks Arts Foundation, talks about the various Artist-in-Residence programs in National Park units such as Gettysburg NMP, Haleakalā NP, Big Bend NP, Chaco Culture NHP (pictured), Fort Union NM, Pecos NHP, Aztec Ruins NM, and Dry Tortugas NP. See details, including applications and deadlines at www.NationalParksArtsFoundation.org.