The public lands adjoining the US- Mexico border protect some of the rarest and most biologically diverse habitat in North America. These places are also the focus of increasing militarization by US Border Control. Signal Fire invites activists, researchers, and artists of any discipline to join us for a unique remote residency in southern Arizona to craft a creative response to the wild places of an embattled region.
The Outpost Residency provides four artists at a time with a one-week immersive residency on public lands. Artists are provided with food, maps, and a magnificent 12x12 canvas wall tent for work and sleep space. The tents are equipped with a desk, cot, and rug for a comfortable camping experience, as well as kitchen utensils and food for self-prepared breakfast and lunch. Each tent is set apart from the others, but within a short walk to a base camp. Signal Fire organizers are stationed at the base camp, available for emergency and unforeseen needs. The group gathers for dinner each evening, served by Signal Fire at base camp.
Although we strive to create a comfortable experience, the nature of the project means artists should be prepared for unpredictable weather and camping conditions. There are no bathrooms or running water, but we do provide a pair of deep cycle batteries for charging cameras, laptops, etc. Aside from registered service animals, no pets are permitted. Participants are responsible for their own travel to and from Tucson, Arizona. Signal Fire can assist in support of grant applications or visas, and we encourage international applications.
Participants: Allison Lacher, Travis Souza, Jodi Darby, Carla Bengston
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