I found this in my inbox today. I would love to go hang out with the penguins, but unfortunately I am stuck here in the desert.
Artists and Writers Sought for Antarctica Project
The National Science Foundation wants to send artists to the South Pole. No, it’s not a punch line to a joke, but a program to support greater understanding of Antarctica.
“The purpose of the Antarctic Artists and Writers Program is to enable serious writings and works of art that exemplify the Antarctic heritage of humankind,” noted a recent program description. “In particular, the program seeks to increase public understanding of the Antarctic region, including the continent and the surrounding oceans, as well as the associated research and education endeavors.
“The Antarctic Artists and Writers Program provides opportunities for professional artists and writers to travel to Antarctica — at research stations, field camps, and aboard ships — to make the observations necessary to complete their proposed projects. While the majority of award recipients are established artists and writers, the program also seeks to support early career artists and writers in an effort to broaden participation.”
For more information, see the extended program description and application as a PDF. Deadline: June 6, 2007.
Interestingly enough, DesignObserver has a post with more information about the International Polar Year, although I don’t think they have the art program link.



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