Acadia Artist RetreatNational Park Service

U.S. Department of the Interior

Acadia National Park, Maine

Acadia National ParkSchoodic Penninsula

Join other artists of all skill levels and media

for a creative adventure at the rocky shores

and rich maritime forests of Schoodic Point.

Two master artists and several park ranger-

naturalists will be your program leaders for a

week of inspiration focusing on the maritime

ecology in this quiet yet spectacular area of

the coast near Winter Harbor, Maine.

Jana Matusz uses her extensive experience

in plein air painting to share tips about

strategy, equipment, and where to find the

best places on the Schoodic Peninsula to set

up your easel ... http://janamatusz.com/

Melissa Fischer will will share her approach

to nature journaling and sketching wildlife ...

http://www.melissafischer.com/

We invite you to enjoy this unique

opportunity to learn more about the ecology

of the natural subjects you paint, to gain

inspiration from associating with other

environmentally-oriented artists,

and to get out there and paint.

June 24-29, 2018

Welcome Sunday afternoon,

June 24 with classes, ranger-

led walks, and plenty of time

to create throughout the

week. The retreat ends Friday

night, June 29 with lodging

through Saturday morning, or

an extended stay, arranged on

your own.

A variety of comfortable

housing options and a meal

package are available so you

can concentrate on your art.

Package deal $1,325 includes

shared lodging, meals,

registration, retreat and

facilities fee. Upgrade to a

luxury suite, or arrange family

housing.

For more information, email

Kate_Petrie@nps.gov

or call 207 288-1312.

E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A TM

Get out there and paint