Current and Future Artists

Artists have played an important role in the formation, preservation, and enjoyment of national parks. Over a century ago, by painting landscapes of the American West, artists publicized many of the natural wonders of a land little known to an eastern populace. Their body of work helped to foster appreciation for these national wonders which ultimately resulted in the establishment of many national parks. Artist’s interpretation of park landscapes through many types of media connects people to these special places, which is an essential part of the preservation and protection of America’s national parks.

Great Basin National Park
2025 Artists-in-Residence

Meghan Dragon

Winter Residency
February 8 - 28, 2025

I believe that every moment, every breath, offers a meaningful chance to pause and connect with our surroundings. My paintings and drawings translate the rich patterns and textures of nature into pieces that depict combinations of flora and fauna from specific habitats. Through the art I create during this residency, I hope to encourage visitors to appreciate and respect the stunning wildlife and environment of Great Basin National Park.

Meghan & Caitlyn Baylor

Summer Residency
June 22 - July 7, 2025

We are twin sisters and dancers who specialize in site-specific choreography. By definition, a site-specific work is inseparable from the site where it is created. The moving body in nature can awaken both dancer and viewer to their shared awe at what a gift it is to move through and exist in environments that are at once so sublime and so fragile. We are honored to immerse ourselves in the wild spaces of Great Basin in order to honor, celebrate, and protect its wild complexity with our bodies and our movement.

Jack Straton

Fall Residency
August 25 - September 12, 2025

The stark vibrancy of the Great Basin Region calls to me. Too often overlooked beneath the grandeur of the American West is what the light is doing filtered into its small glades and deep shadows. The Artist Residency at Great Basin National Park will provide a crucible for deepening my craft, honing my photographic eye, and nurturing my bond to the world surrounding me.