Visitor Center Artist Camp is a short-term outdoor artist residency featuring a Workshop in Wild Clay and Independent Projects in conversation with the environment. VCAC is located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, nestled between rural townships and the Ottawa National Forest. Each summer we join individuals from around the country for 2 weeks of camping, living and working cooperatively, exploring the environment, and making art in the North Woods wilderness.

CHOOSE A PROJECT:

INDEPENDENT PROJECTS
Propose a project that can be supported by our wilderness setting, environmental focus, and adventurous attitude. Create land art, installations, paintings, photographs, fiber art, woodworking, music, poetry, or video; the project of your choice, inspired by the gorgeous landscape.

WILD CLAY WORKSHOP
Immerse yourself in your work and your materials. Harvest the local clay right from the ground at camp, hand-process and mix your own clay bodies, and fire your work on site using a variety of techniques including pit/low-fire wood, electric, and gas kilns. Previous experience with clay and basic knowledge of firing processes is recommended but the workshop is open to all with a healthy curiosity and drive to learn and pitch in.

Wilderness Artist Residency 2024
Sat July 20th - Sat August 3rd

Independent Projects $1000
Wild Clay Workshop $1200

Deadline to Apply: May 1st, 2024
(Ongoing deadline, Max 12 Residents, Applications reviewed in order received)

Apply Online at: www.visitorcenterartistcamp.org/apply
Early Bird $100 Discount, Apply by March 1st, 2024

Fee Includes: Shared studio space, 3 meals a day in our outdoor kitchen, maintained campgrounds, outdoor shower & bathroom facilities, miles of hiking trails, trips to waterfalls and Lake Superior beach. All materials, firings, and tools provided for Wild Clay Workshop. All residents have access to basic shop tools and supplies.

$50 off your residency fee = Give an Arts & Environment presentation: Your experiences with arts practices in conversation with the environment, the integration of natural materials in art, roles of art & environment in our cultural histories.

Adults of all creative backgrounds, experience levels, and fields of practice are encouraged to apply. Experience in clay is recommended for Wild Clay Workshop, but open to all who are willing to learn.

You must be at least 21 years old, carry health insurance, and have your Covid-19 vaccines.