NPAF is now offering FOUR summer residencies inspired by Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park and the paradise island of Hawai'i. In recognition of its outstanding natural values, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park was designated as an International Biosphere Reserve in 1980 and a World Heritage Site in 1987. In 2012, the Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park was honored in the America the Beautiful Quarters series.

This NPAF residency includes:

$2000 Stipend
A large house as accommodation
A studio
A chance to donate a piece of art, through NPAF to the NPS National Collection
Manta Ray Swim Experience

Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, located on the Big Island in Hawai’i boundaries include two legendary and sacred volcanoes, Kilauea and Mauna Loa, as well as rainforests and mysterious and ever-changing active lava flows. This is a unique dramatic environment for all media to flourish and to inspire new breakthroughs in process and result.