Beach Installation by Fall 2006 Resident Karen White. (Clay and sand, close-up detail)
Sitka’s residency program is designed for an artist, writer, or naturalist who has earned a BA, BS, BFA, and/or MA, MS, MFA, PHD degree or has equivalent professional experience. It is open to visual artists, naturalists, writers, and musicians. Selection by the Residency Committee will include consideration in three categories:
- Emerging Artist/Writer/Naturalist
- Mid-Career Artist/Writer/Naturalist
- Artist/Writer/Naturalist on Sabbatical
Application Deadline
The deadline for fall 2009-spring 2010 residency applications will be April 21st, 2009. The deadline for fall 2008-spring 2009 residency applications has passed.
Residency Period and Previous Residency Experience
You may apply for either a fall or spring residency of up to four months. Please specify on your application your preference (October-January or February-May). Periods shorter than four months may be available, but preference will be given to applications for four-month residencies. Please indicate if you have had a residency at a non-profit arts institution in the last two years. This may be considered as a determining factor between two equally qualified applicants.
Resident Community Service component
In exchange for living and studio space, each resident is asked to provide a negotiated amount of community service on behalf of Sitka. Community service may take the form of lectures in the community, research for the organization, teaching in local schools, etc. Each resident is encouraged to discuss options for community service with staff upon arrival. No stipend is offered.
Resident OPEN HOUSE
The Resident Open House is an opportunity for the public to meet the residents, visit their studios, and see creative work made at the Sitka Center. The Fall Resident Open House is typically held in January and the Spring Resident Open House is usually in May. With the support of staff and volunteers, residents work together to create the event.
resident handbook
The Sitka Center Resident Handbook provides detailed information about Sitka's location on Cascade Head Ranch, studios, living quarters, resident arrival information, transportation options, what to bring, telephones, internet, and local amentities.
To download the Sitka Center Resident Handbook PDF click here
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