RESIDENCY OVERVIEW
The annual Jordan Schnitzer Printmaking Residency was established in 2002 to provide working artists with little or no printmaking experience the opportunity to explore a new creative medium with guidance, instruction and technical assistance from a professional etching printer, Julia D'Amario.
Master Printer Julia D'Amario, worked at Pace Editions in New York City for seventeen years, before moving to rural California in 2006. D'Amario first came to the Sitka Center as a resident artist in 1997. She developed a deep connection to Sitka and the Oregon coast and enthusiastically agreed to become involved in developing the print program. Jordan Schnitzer, one of Portland's most prominent print collectors, generously pledged his support for the project and has been funding it since its inception.
Jordan Schnitzer Printmaking Residency Dates (for experienced artists new to printmaking):
This program takes place for a one to two week period between October 7th and November 14th 2025. There is no flexibility in timing, please do not apply if you are not available during these dates.
- One-on-one instruction with Master Printmaker Julia D'Amario
- Opportunity to live among a small group of resident visual artists, musicians, ecologists, writers and interdisciplinary creatives
- A private residence and workspace in a tranquil setting on the Oregon coast, adjacent to the Cascade Head Scenic Research Area, the Salmon River Estuary and the Cascade Head Experimental Forest
- $500 /week stipend plus up to $500 travel reimbursement
- 10 editions per piece. Artist keeps possession of editions 1 - 5, edition 6 is added to Sitka's permanent collection, editions 7 & 8 are framed and placed for sale at the Sitka Art Invitational or Portland Fine Print Fair, edition 9 is placed in the Portland Museum of Art's permanent collection, and edition 10 is placed in Jordan Schnitzer's permanent collection
Residency Eligibility
Residency Experience Summary
Application Information
Living and studio spaces are provided free of charge. There is an application fee of $30 to help cover the administrative costs to carefully review each residency application. Sitka offers application fee assistance to those for whom this is a barrier. Each resident is responsible for all of their own travel and living expenses, including transportation food, toiletries and any supplies used in their work.
If you are looking for funding and resources to cover your residency at Sitka please check out this link as a first step.