About the Open Call

The Sitka Center for Art and Ecology provides time and space for artists, writers, and naturalists in a unique environment. Residencies occur between October and April and last from 2 weeks to 3 months. Specialized residencies are available, including the Jordan Schnitzer Printmaking Residency, Blue Sky Residency, Ford Family Foundation Golden Spot Residency, and the Recorder Residency.

What is Offered

Residency duration of 2 weeks to 3 months. Specialized stipends include up to $500 per week plus travel expenses for printmakers, $250 for Blue Sky photographers, $500 per week for Oregon visual artists, and $500 per week for recorder musicians and educators.

Requirements

Open to visual artists, designers, architects, creative writers, journalists, playwrights, poets, scientists, musicians, composers, performers, filmmakers, curators, educators, and interdisciplinary practitioners. Specific work sample requirements apply to each category.

How to Apply

Applicants must apply online via SlideRoom (https://sitkacenter.slideroom.com/#/Login). Requirements include contact information for references, completion of application questions, a resume (.doc, .docx or .pdf), and work samples specific to the applicant's discipline (images, writing samples, audio or video files).