Artists' work to become part of new 'People in Glacier' project

The Daily Inter Lake

Tim Ryan and Dr. David Hsiung have been selected for this summer's Artist-in-Residence Program at Glacier National Park.

They were selected to work with Laura Law, the park's education specialist, to create artwork and other educational materials suitable for educational use with elementary school programs.

Ryan is a member of the Salish and Kootenai Tribes and works in the Cultural Preservation Department.

He has extensive experience practicing ancestral skills and technologies and will use natural materials to produce traditional products including fish traps, spears, bows, baskets, and other items.

These will become part of a new "People in Glacier" education program.

Hsiung is a writer and historian at Juniata College in Pennsylvania with a specialty in American history.

Hsiung will research and write biographical information on influential people in Glacier's history.

His work also will be used in the "People in Glacier" program to coincide with the park's centennial.

His residency work will also be used by park staffers in preparing and presenting interpretive programs and media for park visitors.