Creekside Arts Residency Program
CREEKSIDE ARTS offers an Artist-in-Residence Program that is a unique opportunity to reflect, create and explore in an inspiring setting among the Redwoods of Northern California. Preference will be given to applications that demonstrate a project focus on what is dear to our community: Land, place, community, nature, climate, education, and social and political consciousness.
We provide an inspiring natural setting among the coastal redwoods of Northern California for individuals as well as collaborative artistic work and expression. We welcome artists from a broad range of creative disciplines. We provide a unique opportunity to reflect, create and explore away from the hectic demands and constraints of daily life.
Our location in the heart of the redwoods and home of the Wiyot people provides a natural setting that guides our commitment to a healthy and sustainable environment. Our program facilitates an exchange of creative thought and expression between participants, the neighborhood, and the larger Northern California community with a focus on new work with a social and political consciousness.
Our programs provide each artist with fully equipped private living quarters and private work/studio spaces. In addition to providing a space for solitary work, our program supports and encourages a collaborative atmosphere. Evening gatherings provide an opportunity to get to know the other resident artists as well as the permanent members of the Creekside Arts community.
475 Howard Heights Road
Eureka, CA 95503
United States
Residency Program Information
Residency Program Summary
Application Information
Duration of residency
3 weeks. Full-length stay required.
Disciplines, work equipment and assistance
We welcome artists from a broad range of creative disciplines. Painters, illustrators, sculptors, photographers, ceramicists, writers, poets, dancers, performers, installation artists, fiber artists and creatives of all types are encouraged to apply.
Fees and support
The three-week residency is $1500 per participant. The fee covers lodging and studio workspace. It includes a welcome dinner, a farewell dinner, and several dinner/events throughout the residency (films and discussions, community outreach to local artists, and creative experiences). Artists are responsible for transportation to and from our residency, and meals outside of the welcome and farewell dinner. Artists are responsible for their own creative materials. The residency will help with locating art supplies as needed.
Accessibility
Housing & Accomodation
Accommodation
Artists stay in private accommodations: we have cabins and bungalows, an airstream, and a tiny house, all have a beautiful natural setting on a gorgeous 6 acres of property. Accommodations are fully equipped.
Common Spaces
We offer an indoor common space, outdoor performance spaces and indoor performance spaces, outdoor community gathering areas, and plenty of space for privacy and personal reflection.
Studio & Facilities
Each artist is provided with a private studio/workspace. Selections for studios are based on the individual artists needs.