About the archive
Scroll through these archives to see the pages from the original Arctic Inspired Website that was used to spread the idea and attract contributors for the book.
Archive
I’m Back!
Well, I’m back from my 7 week solo arctic odyssey. It was a fabulous and fulfilling adventure. There were difficulties, of course, but it wouldn’t have been an adventure without them. I think the trip exceeded any expectations I might have had. Now that I am home, and have been thrust back into the whirlwind…
The Vision of Arctic Inspired
Arctic Inspired is a collaborative art project designed to pay tribute to the tundra of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. I envision a self-published, professionally designed and printed book, containing a diversity of writing, photography and artwork inspired by the tundra. I am inviting paddlers and other northern travellers to share how their arctic travels…
How to Contribute
I invite you to submit the following: Your poems, sketches, songs, photographs, paintings, short stories. Vignettes from your journals or books. Any other creative works inspired by your tundra travels. Stumped for ideas? Dig into that photo album, journal or shoe box and send in the stuff you already have or create something new. Write…
Submission Guidelines
Copies or high resolution photographs of your original journals or artwork MP3 or CD Recordings of your songs, journal entries, etc High resolution digital photos or high quality 5×7 (or 8×10) prints Direct questions regarding submission guidelines to: Sherwin [at] pinksheepmedia.com SEND SUBMISSIONS TO: arcticinspired[at]gmail.com or 1307 Pembroke St Victoria, BC V8R 1V2, (250) 592-8520….
Does Tim Need Help?
Yes. I need people with interest and skills in design and book publishing. I also need help raising funds to cover our costs. You can also help enormously by spreading the word about Arctic Inspired. Even if you have never explored the arctic, you can still be a part of this project. Maybe an arctic…
Who is Tim Irvin?
I live in Victoria, where I work in the BC Ministry of Environment. I also work as a wilderness guide. I love nature, I love to paddle and I am captivated by the Canadian Arctic. I was introduced to canoe tripping as a kid, paddling on the Canadian Shield in Ontario. In 2002 I spent…
Who is this Book For?
This book is for all those who have travelled in the tundra and been moved by those experiences. It is for all those who are intrigued, but have not yet made the journey, cannot make the journey, or would rather read about black flies than swat them. It is also for the people of the…
If I Contribute, Do You Own My Work?
No, Arctic Inspired will not claim ownership of your contribution. You will maintain all rights to your work and will be given full credit for everything that you submit. I will not use or reproduce any contribution for any purpose other than inclusion in the book. Sorry, Arctic Inspired cannot pay you for your submissions….