The Everglades National Park is a remarkable place, unique in the world for its dynamic ecosystems and wildlife, and the National Park Service is eager to have you in the park. However, there are key guidelines for engagement and your time in residence.

Please read the following carefully:

1. Artists are required to respect Park Regulations. You cannot bring natural, organic materials to the Park, should not use organic materials from the Park in creating work, and cannot remove any natural materials from the Park.

2. Your work must not involve ground disturbances or manipulation of wildlife in any way. It is your responsibility to be informed of Park rules and to follow them. Projects within the park should be discussed in advance. If you have questions about the environmental impact of your work, you must consult with ENP and AIRIE in advance.

3. Volunteer Hours | Interaction with visitors: Each AIRIE resident is asked to volunteer a few hours to interact with interested Park visitors and staff during the residency. These interactions may take the form of lectures, exhibitions, demonstrations, performances, “art walks” equipped with cameras or sketchbooks, or mini-workshops. These outreach activities are programmed in collaboration with ENP and the Residency Coordinator.

For any other questions regarding Park Regulations, please email Daniel Blankenship at daniel_blankenship@nps.gov

Please read the following guidelines carefully:

(ENP = Everglades National Park)

1. ATTENDANCE AT DAY (1) ENP PARK ORIENTATION - Everglades National Park welcomes AIRIE Fellows as Park Volunteers during their residency, providing the same liability and insurance that all National Park Service volunteers receive. All artists must follow Park Guidelines. (see page 5, 24)

2. ENP PUBLIC PROGRAM FOR VISITORS + PARK STAFF - Every AIRIE Fellow resident is asked to volunteer a few hours to interact with interested Park visitors and staff during the residency. These interactions may take the form of lectures, demonstrations, performances, “art walks” equipped with cameras or sketchbooks, or mini workshops.

   These outreach activities are programmed in collaboration with ENP and the AIRIE Residency Coordinator and planned in advance of arrival. (see page 19)

3. AIRIE INSTAGRAM TAKEOVER - Artists will participate in a three-day AIRIE Instagram Takeover during their residency (see page 18)

4. AIRIE ASKS (ARTIST TALK SERIES) - On the 3rd Thursday of your residency month, artists will participate (or pre-record) in our AIRIE Ask Program, a Monthly Artist Talk series, and interview-style program reflecting on the residency experience (see page 17)

5. AN ART DONATION TO ENP - Artists will donate one artwork to Everglades National Park within their chosen medium or discipline. Deed of Gift must be offered within 1 year. (see page 32)

Click HERE for a complete list of Action Items BEFORE your residency.

OVERVIEW: (not comprehensive)

1. Fill out our Intake Form

2. Attend a Pre-Onboarding Zoom Meeting on the first Wednesday one month before your arrival date. (page 8)

3. Set Arrival and Departure Dates (pages 11-13, 31)

4. Important: See page 12 “Transportation” to plan out your needs. We strongly recommend having a car or rent a car during your stay. You can discuss this further with your Residency Coordinator or in your Pre-Onboarding meeting.

The address to the visitors center is Ernest Coe Visitor Center, 40001 State Hwy 9336, Homestead, FL 33034.

Click here for Google Maps directions.

Arrival and check-in for Residency is on Weekdays (Monday - Friday) between 10 am to 2 pm at Everglades National Park.

Please make your travel plans to arrive within our check-in times.

If your planned arrival to Everglades National Park is outside of our check-in time, it is the responsibility of the Fellow to use your travel/living stipend accordingly to make your overnight accommodations.

If there is a mishap or hold-up with the AIRIE Team or accommodations, we will provide you with a hotel for the evening.

See the handbook pages 11-13 for more arrival information.

Click HERE for steps to take during your residency with important information regarding arrival, residency requirements, and more.

Click HERE for important steps to take when departing and the months following.

For Departure: Departure time from residency is by noon on the last day of your residency. This allows for our cleaning team to prepare for the next AIRIE Fellow.

Please let us know if you need any assistance.

KEY CONTACTS IN RESIDENCE:

Arsimmer McCoy, AIRIE Residency Coordinator - text 305 209 0177 (est) arsimmer@airie.org

Daniel Blankenship, Everglades National Park Supervisory Park Ranger, 573 291 7500 / daniel_blankenship@nps.gov

AIRIE TEAM

Riyaad Seecharan, AIRIE President, president@airie.org

Cornelius Tulloch, Global Artistic Director text 786 -597-1442 (est) cornelius@airie.org

Kristina Reinis, Operations + Programs Manager text 512 971 8792 (est) kristina@airie.org

Juasline Plasencia, Executive Assistant text 305 209 0177 juasline@airie.org / hello@airie.org

AIRIE GOOGLE VOICE NUMBER: texting preferred 305 209 0177 (for reminders)

ENP PARK TEAM

Daniel Blankenship, 573 291 7500 / daniel_blankenship@nps.gov

Park Housing Contact: Olivia Forero, 305 242 7733 / olivia_forero@nps.gov