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Great art can attract wondering eyes to some of the most spectacular places in the Keweenaw Peninsula. The Keweenaw National Historic Park, the park’s advisory commission, and the Isle Royale and Keweenaw Parks Association will seek out artists to create an installation near the Dry House Ruins. The national park hopes that the art will help share the stories of the people who worked in the mining industry.
The Quincy Mine Dry House ruins are the remnants of where miners would change into work clothing and prepare for their shifts in the mine. After work they could shower and hang up clothing to dry for the next day.Once standing two stories tall, today all that remains of the Quincy Mine Dry House is its foundation and some exterior walls.
Artists interested in applying to the Dry House Ruins art installation will need to submit proposals by February 26th. The artist selected for the program will then develop the artwork over a six-week period that begins in July. Additionally, artists will be provided up to 17,000 dollars for developing the project. Artists living within a 50-mile driving distance from the park headquarters do not qualify for housing in the program.
Find more artist program details here.
Learn about the Qunicy Mine Dry House Ruins here.
