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Category: Smokies Art

Join an Artist-in-Residence Visitor Engagement Activity in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

June 18, 2026

A group of 12 women stand at art table with nature journaling materials.

by Lauren ConnollyArtist-in-Residence 2024 When you visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park, you expect awe-inspiring views, abundant wildlife, and a[…]

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Quilt artist connected her art to wildlife and people of Great Smoky Mountains National Park

March 1, 2026

Quilt with an elk design created by fabric and stitches.

by Julie Dodd Nicki Allen, a quilt artist from Springfield, Virginia, explored the wildlife and history of Great Smoky Mountains[…]

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Artist-in-Residence experience provides art inspiration and professional development

January 29, 2026

Grayson Cooper stands at a table of artwork in the Oconaluftee Visitor Center in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

by Julie Dodd For illustrator Grayson Cooper, being an Artist-in-Residence at Great Smoky Mountains National Park was an inspiring way[…]

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