2022 SUMMER PROGRAMS
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Workshops
The Wrangell Mountains Writing Workshop: June 22-26th, 2022 We’re bringing back the Writing Workshop in 2022! Corinna Cook and Mary Odden will lead this 4-day workshop at the Old Hardware Store.
Field Sketching Workshop with Kristin Link: July 16-17, 2022
Photography Workshop with Paul Scannell: Saturday, July 23rd, 2022
Riversong Songwriting Workshop: July 27, 2022
Community Events & Volunteer Opportunities
Tall Tales Storytelling Festival: August 12-14, 2022. This charmed, fun event is held at The Old Hardware Store and The Golden Saloon where local storytellers congregate to spin yarns, share lies and half-truths as well as tell honest-to-god true and incredible stories leaving the audience never quite clear on whether they have heard a true story or a Tall Tale. This event is the talk of the town every summer.
Workday Party - Saturday, May 28, 9am. Kick off your Memorial Day Weekend with WMC friends and show the Old Hardware Store some love. All skill levels welcome!
Spring Bird Walk with Mark Vail - Sunday, May 29, 8am. We will continue with the annual tradition of walking with Mark Vail as he brings to life the fascinating social world of the summer birds who live in the Wrangell Mountains. Meet in front of the Old Hardware Store. Coffee and tea will be served. $10 suggested donation.
Summer Arts & Lectures Series presents relevant, unique, entertaining, and diverse events including performances, films, and lectures. Most of our lectures and arts presentations are free to members and highlight the incredible talent drawn to this small mountain community. *We anticipate running in a limited capacity.
Riversong Showcase: July 26, 2022
Half Marathon and 5 Mile Run is a race unlike any other through the largest National Park in America. Race starts at McCarthy River Tours & outfitters (a.k.a As The Glacier Melts Coffee & Ice Cream Shop) on the West Side (Mile 59 of the McCarthy Road). The route goes up to Kennecott National Historic Landmark and back down to historic, downtown McCarthy and follows gravel, dirt roads and packed dirt trails. $30 per person registration; $15 under 16. Proceeds benefit the WMC. Register online or at the starting line from 12:45-1:45 pm.
Community Workshops and Events with WMC Artists In Residence: TBA
Youth Programming
Mountain Arts and Sciences for Youth programs invite youth (and enthusiastic parents or caregivers) to join artists, naturalists, and scientists for a series of workshops for kids designed to connect them with the natural world around them. *Will be a half schedule with programs designed to be safe and socially distanced.
Geology Camp (Youth): July 19-22, 2022
Science & Academic Programming
College Field Studies Program is all about the natural and human forces that come together to shape one of the most spectacular, unique, and wild landscapes in North America. Develop new skills, from collecting and analyzing field data on glaciers, solar panel maintenance, gardening, and cooking at our sustainable off-grid campus, to backpacking through the largest national park in the United States. *Will be a full schedule, running at normal capacity.
Glaciology Summer School: Summer 2022
Residency
Meg Hunt Artist in Residence: The Wrangell Mountains Residency Program aims to support artists of all genres, writers, and inquiring minds. We invite applicants with creative and inquisitive minds who will both add to and benefit from the interdisciplinary efforts at our community hub in McCarthy, Alaska and the surrounding Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve. In 2022 we plan to host four residencies during the following dates: July 13-27 and August 15-29. Apply through CallforEntry.org.
Podcast & Virtual Events
End of The Road Podcast: Renewed for a second season by a generous grant from the Alaska Council on the Arts
Winter Virtual Events continues to connect Wrangell Mountains inspired artists and performers during the winter.
For more information, please email info@wrangells.org or call 907-554-1500
You can check out past programs and events here.
Photo by Paul Scannell