Artist working in the studio building with double doors open.
Writer working on the Mary Jane cabin porch with flowers blooming in July
View of bath house and cabin and our horse which we let roam outside her barnyard at times. We also have pigs, geese, chickens, and dogs.
View of the Bea cabin and arbor leading into the garden.
Three summer residents pose after a bike ride to the Dyea tide flats about 2 miles from Alderworks
Previous Next
Alderworks Alaska Writers and Artists Retreat
Skagway, AK, United States
Alderworks welcomes writers and artists every summer to work in cabins on the edge of the wilderness in historic and stunningly beautiful Dyea near Skagway, Alaska. We host residents in three cabins during 4-6 week residencies. Artists also have access to a studio building. Applicants are screened in the winter for the following summer's residencies. Please check our website for dates and to view our cabins and read more information about our residencies.
Residency Program Information
Residency Structure
Stand-alone
Embedded in a national park or land trust
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Retreat
Residency Program Summary
Residency Length
4 weeks - 6 weeks
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
3
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
Discipline
Drawing
Environmental Arts
Fiction
Film
Graphic Design
Illustration
Interdisciplinary Arts
Literary Nonfiction
Mixed Media
Music
Painting
Paper Arts
Photography
Playwriting
Poetry
Screenwriting
Storytelling
Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving
Visual Arts
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Give artist talk or presentation
Lead workshop for the public
How does your residency program support artists?
Restricted funding
Access to studio space to create new work
Opportunities to develop relationships with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to collaborate with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to collaborate with other artists/residents
Opportunities to develop relationships with other artists/residents
Opportunities for work with the local community
Application Information
Additional Eligibility Information
Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
6
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
30
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
Fee Details
Fees vary depending on the choice of cabin. Range is typically $500-$800.
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support Details
Residents may request relief based on need, and one from each session may be chose to receive a discount.
Application Type
Open application
Accessibility
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Pre-orientation
Communication before arrival to discuss accommodations, medical conditions, or other health needs
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility Contact Name
William J Brady
Accessibility Contact Email
alderworksalaska@gmail.com
Accessibility Contact Phone Number
How much of the residency experience can artists with limited mobility participate?
This is a remote residency with restored cabins on dirt pathways, one of which is partially accessible.
Please briefly describe the facilities and areas of the campus that are NOT accessible.
This is a remote residency with restored cabins on dirt pathways, one of which is partially accessible.
Housing & Accomodation
Type of Housing
Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
Accessible Communal Spaces
Common/Communal Spaces Information
The studio is accessible.
Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry on campus
WIFI available in housing
Heat and Cool control managed by resident
Additional Meals Information
Studio & Facilities
Studios/Special Equipment
Shared Studios
Painting Workspace (Oil)
Easels
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Studio Support/Tech
Studio/facility orientation provided
Related
