Campton, NH – February 7, 2018 The White Mountain National Forest (WMNF) and Arts Alliance of Northern NH invite interested artists in all media to apply for the 2018 WMNF artist in residency program, a celebration of the connections between forest, landscape and culture. The deadline for applications is March 20, 2018.

The program offers professional and emerging artists in all disciplines from around the country — visual and performing artists, craftspeople, writers, composers, eco artists and media artists — an opportunity to pursue their particular art form while being inspired by the surrounding forest and, on several occasions, sharing their work and their artistic process with members of the public. The goal of the residency program is to use art and creative expression to explore the many ways in which people relate to forests — and to the White Mountain National Forest in particular. This year’s artist in residence will be part of the 2018 celebration of the Forest’s Centennial.

One artist residency of at least three weeks will be offered between mid-July and September. The artist will be provided accommodations on or near the forest as well as limited reimbursement of travel expenses and the cost of supplies and materials. Friends of Mead Base have provided housing to several artists in the past. Public programs may include demonstrations, talks, exploratory walks or hikes, or performances, based on the medium, interest and experience of the artist.

“All of our selected artists so far have really connected with the forest – as well as with the local community and with Forest Service personnel,” says Frumie Selchen, Executive Director of the Arts Alliance of Northern New Hampshire, a nonprofit working to promote, support and sustain cultural life throughout northern New Hampshire.

Clare Mendelsohn, WMNF Forest Supervisor commented, “There’s a sense of expectation and excitement about each new artist, and the ways in which he or she will help us see and understand our landscape, and the incredible resources the forest offers. This year’s Centennial celebration makes the opportunities even more exciting.”

Find more information and an application for the program at www.aannh.org, or contact the Arts Alliance at info@aannh.org, 603-323-7302.

Delays

 

Schools

 

SAU 3, Berlin – Early Release Middle School 11:30 AM , High School 11:55 AM, Hillside 12:00 PM, Brown 12:30 PM.

SAU 9, Conway – Early Release Middle & High School 11:20 AM, Elementary School 12:30 PM

MSAD 61, Bridgton –Early Release Middle School & High School 10:30 AM, Elementary School 11:30 AM

White Mountain Waldorf School – Early Release At Noon, No After Care

 

Cancellations

 

Schools

 

SAU 13 Freedom, Madison, Tamworth – Cancelled

SAU 49, Wolfeboro, Ossipee – Cancelled

Children Unlimited – Closing At 1PM

Robert Frost Charter School – Cancelled

 

Businesses & Organizations

 

American Legion – No Square Dancing

Carroll County Adult Education – No Day Or Night Classes

Conway Public Library – Closing at 3PM

Cook Memorial Library – Closing at 1pm

Creative Soul Dance Studio – Closed

Fryeburg Dinner Bell – Cancelled

Gibson Center – Closed, No Meals on Wheels

Head Injury Support Meeting – Cancelled

Jackson Public Library – Anjali Rose “Life by Design” presentation postponed to Tuesday February 20th.

Jeanne Limmer Dance Company – All Classes Cancelled

Mountain Top Music – Closed

North Conway Community Center – Closing at 3PM

North Conway Library – Closed

Ossipee Concerned Citizens – No Meals On Wheels

Tina Titzer School of Dance – All Classes Cancelled

White Mountain Community Health Center – Closing At 1PM

 

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