Chalk Hill Artist Residency is a unique opportunity for artists across mediums to work and stay at the beautiful Warnecke Ranch and Vineyard. The program is located in Sonoma County, an hour and a half north of San Francisco. Artists from a diverse range of abilities and geographical locations are able to find the space and time needed to pursue creative work. Chalk Hill Artist Residency offers the use of the artist house, studio space, and access to the ranch property. The property's oak woodlands, hiking trails, vineyards, and private access to the Russian River are sources of inspiration for residents. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization.
- The application period for our 2025 residency program is from July 1 - August 31, 2024. Announcements will be made towards the end of 2024.
- Applications are open to artists of all mediums including, fine arts, multi-media, design, architecture, singing/songwriting, etc.
- The program is interested in established, emerging, and visionary artists.
- An ideal applicant is comfortable as a solo artist-resident in a, rural setting, motivated, and able to accomplish their proposed project goals.
- Couples and artists who plan to collaborate during the residency must submit individual applications.
- Chalk Hill Artist Residency encourages and welcomes the participation of artists from all backgrounds and does not discriminate with regard to age, race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, marital status, or nation of origin.
Residency Eligibility
Residency Experience Summary
Application Information
Eligiblity:
- Applications are open to artists of all mediums including, but not limited to, fine arts, multi-media, design, singing/songwriting, poetry, etc.
- The program is interested in established, emerging, and visionary artists.
- An ideal applicant is motivated, comfortable in a remote, rural setting, and able to accomplish their proposed project.
- Couples and artists who plan to collaborate during the residency must submit individual applications.
- Chalk Hill Artist Residency encourages and welcomes the participation of artists from all backgrounds and does not discriminate with regard to age, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, marital status, or nation of origin in its admission policies.
The program fee is $500 per week. A $100 deposit is required up front to hold an artist's spot. The remaining fees may be split into payments with the final payment due before the start of the residency.
A limited number of non-cash scholarships are available to applicants based on financial need and merit. Applicants may select to apply for scholarship on their application.
Artists may receive full scholarship for up to a 4 week residency. A brief statement (200 words or more) of need is required with the application in order to be considered for a scholarship.