ARTIST MEMBERSHIP
Preservation Through Art
Artist participation is the key to our project. Just as it was with the original Picturesque America in the 1870s, the voice of the artist has helped repeatedly to promote conservation. In the case of the original Picturesque America, it exposed the public to special yet unknown places, which shifted perceptions to a conservation and preservation mindset.
As we revisit and render again each of these vantage points we will find what is needed in places all across America, to make sure these places remain or become protected, or unfortunately show where we have stumbled and lost some of these important landmarks. For each of the original serials, we will locate each vantage point and have guided paint-outs to recreate the vantage point as it is today.
From the artwork created we will have a juried selection to determine which pieces will be used in the newly revised publication. There will also be a Gala and Art Exhibition for artists to display their work, regardless of whether they were selected for publication or not. Funds raised during this event will be given to conservation efforts in the area(s) featured in each chapter.
Member Benefits:
• 12-month membership
• Your biography and sample works on the PAPA website
• Featured on social media including Facebook and Instagram
• Special access to vantage point data
• Digital copy of the original publication where you live (including artwork)
• PAPA Adventure Artist sticker
• Guided paint-outs
• Participation in the Chapter Gala and art sale
• Opportunity for the juried selection for your local chapter publication
• And of course, help PAPA raise awareness and directly help fund conservation efforts in your area. Contact us for a full information packet and how you can join and help us preserve these places in your own back yard.
Not just paintings are needed! We are also looking for the voice of other mediums to speak out for these amazing locations. Any art form you choose…whether it is visual art, written word, videography, photography, music, or dance…. We will publicize your creative and inspirational piece online to help raise funds for local conservation or preservation projects that will recognize and protect this special place. Contact us for more details.
