04/28/2026
This spring, summer and fall, seven talented artists will each spend three weeks living in Shenandoah, drawing inspiration from the park's landscapes, stories and rhythms. Along the way, these artists share their creative process and works of art through public programming.
Below are the 2026 Artists-in-Residence public program dates for Shenandoah National Park. Please check the park website or stop by a visitor center for updates on program times and locations: https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/calendar.htm #/?eventType=Cultural%2FCraft+Demonstration
• Magan Ruthke – Painter | Saturday, May 16
• Alex Gerasev – Sketch illustrator | Sunday, June 14 (National Park Service fee free day)
• Matt Stock – Night photographer | Friday, July 3 (National Park Service fee free day) | Friday, July 10
• Nyssa Collins – Puppeteer and animator | Saturday, August 8
• The Honey Dewdrops – Folk musicians | Friday, September 25
• Rebecca Shewmaker – Thread painter | Friday, October 17 | Tuesday, October 27 (National Park Service fee free day)
Add the 2026 Shenandoah Artist-in-Residence public programming schedule to your calendar today so you don’t miss featured live performances, artist talks and hands-on workshops that connect visitors to the park with art.
Image: An artist is painting on a canvas on an easel outside at a park overlook, sitting on a rock.
