Open Call: Process and Material

Artists, ecological scientists, and scholars wanting to explore connections to nature, land conservation, historic preservation, agriculture and community building projects are invited to Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture (PMRCAA) in Sisters, Oregon.

PMRCAA's Residency Program offers a space where cultural practitioners, scientists, and creative thinkers can immerse themselves in their work and research through access to studios, open spaces, and beautiful scenery. PMRCAA seeks cultural practitioners and scientists who want to engage with the atmosphere of a working ranch and with the local community.

We invite artists, scientists, and scholars whose work explores the theme of Process and Material to apply for a 2027 residency at PMRCAA.

Process and Material, invites artists and scientists to investigate the fundamentals of their practice on a working Ranch in Central Oregon. Whether working with substances drawn from the earth or found objects, all materials hold memory and meaning as the methods of the practitioner work to unfold their potential. In 2027, we encourage artists, conservationists, and scholars to think deeply about their own processes and materials, how they inform the works they create, and to explore new and imaginative opportunities.

Deadline
Residency Length
2 weeks - 4 weeks
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
3
Collaborative Residency
May apply as a team
Discipline
Animation
Biology
Book Arts
Ceramics/Clay Arts/Pottery
Costume/Fashion Design
Criticism
Digital Media
Drawing
Ecology
Environmental Arts
Environmentalism/Conservation
Fiction
History
Illustration
Installation Arts
Interdisciplinary Arts
Journalism
Literary Nonfiction
Literature
Mixed Media
Multimedia Arts
New Genres
Nonfiction
Painting
Paper Arts
Philosophy
Photography
Playwriting
Poetry
Printmaking
Public Art
Science
Screenwriting
Sculpture
Social Practice
Sound Art
Storytelling
Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving
Visual Arts
Woodworking
Writing
Companions
Pets are not allowed
Country of Residence
Only open to artists based in country the program is located
Family Friendly
N/A
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Donate a work of art
Participate in public programming
Participate in open studio with fellow residents
Give artist talk or presentation
Teach in studio
Lead workshop for the public
Accessible Housing
Inaccessible
Meals Provided
Residents have access to shared kitchen
No meals are provided
Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Shared Studios
Piano
Ceramics Workspace
Electric Kiln
Printers + Scanner
Painting Workspace (Oil)
Drawing Benches
Printmaking Workspaces
Book Arts Facilities
Hot Plates
Paper Soaking Sinks
Paper Tearing Table
Textiles Workspace
Floor Looms
Fiber Arts Workspace
Dye Area
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Type of Housing
Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus
Additional Eligibility Information

For more information about the Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts and Agriculture, The Roundhouse Foundation, and the application process, please visit our website.

roundhousefoundation.org and

roundhousefoundation.org/pine-meadow-ranch/residencies/#overview

Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
30
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
160
Artist Stipend
200
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
300
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
Grant/Scholarship/other Funding Support
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support Details

The Artist stipend is $200 per week. Requests for a travel reimbursement are available for qualifying residents who are outside a 1,000 miles, one-way, radius of PMRCAA and travel to the site. Travel Reimbursements are a flat fee of $300. 

Application Fee
0
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application