Hurrah!
Today, I was awarded a Joshua Tree National Park Affiliate artist-writers residency for 2008-09! The residency begins next month, in September.
I'd like to author a collection of stories - poetry - essays that reflect and ruminate on park history, culture, place and people - we'll see.
The research and learning I've been generating from the desert literary anthology I'm putting together for Heyday Books will also figure somewhat prominently in this project - things I've learned about - uncovered - that will be food for further research and writing!
At the top of my list of things to write about:
Willie Boy - 29 Palms Oasis
Key's Ranch & mining history in the park
Jackrabbit Homesteaders in and around the park
Gram Parsons and the musical legacy in and around JT, to this day
Conservation and the endangerment of the park - major
Plein Air Artists - starting in early 20th century (maybe)
And - who knows else -
Hurrah!!!
Details of the residency can be found at:
www.riversideartmuseum.org
or
www.npgs.gov/jotr/
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