Creekside Arts Residency Program

Residency artists at the studio of Marceau Verdiere

Residency artists at the studio of Marceau Verdiere

Residency artist Adelle Patten in her Creekside Arts Studio

Residency artist Adelle Patten in her Creekside Arts Studio

Residency artist Andie Aylsworth processing plants for natural dyeing

Residency artist Andie Aylsworth processing plants for natural dyeing

Andie's textiles in the Creekside Arts Greenhouse

Andie's textiles in the Creekside Arts Greenhouse

Lisa Shen Spoken Word

Lisa Shen Spoken Word

Hayden Casey sharing his residency experience on local radio

Hayden Casey sharing his residency experience on local radio

Greenhouse Arch in the day

Greenhouse Arch in the day

Greenhouse Arch at night

Greenhouse Arch at night

Creekside Arts Residency Program

Eureka, CA, United States

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.

Contact

475 Howard Heights Road
Eureka, CA 95503
United States

Year Founded
2021
Context
Rural
Residency Structure
Stand-alone
Embedded in an arts or cultural organization (including theater + gallery)
Embedded in a non-profit inn and retreat center
Longterm/embedded in neighborhood
Embedded in intentional community
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Community-engaged
Experiential
Residency Length
3 weeks - 3 weeks
Languages
English
Spanish
French
Other
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
6
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
May apply as a team
Discipline
Acting
Animation
Architecture
Art Conservation
Art Education
Art History
Biology
Blacksmithing
Book Arts
Ceramics/Clay Arts/Pottery
Choreography
Costume/Fashion Design
Dance
Digital Fabrication
Digital Media
Documentary
Drawing
Ecology
Electronic Arts
Environmental Arts
Environmentalism/Conservation
Fiction
Film
Fine Metals/Jewelry
Glass Arts
Graphic Design
Illustration
Installation Arts
Interdisciplinary Arts
Journalism
Landscape Architecture
Literature
Literary Nonfiction
Mixed Media
Moving Image
Multimedia Arts
Music
New Genres
Nonfiction
Opera
Painting
Paper Arts
Performance Art
Photography
Playwriting
Poetry
Printmaking
Public Art
Science
Screenwriting
Sculpture
Social Practice
Sound Art
Storytelling
Symphony
Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving
Theater
Translation
TV + Radio
Urban Planning/Design
Visual Arts
Woodworking
Writing
Companions
Pets are not allowed
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
N/A
Stage of Career
Emerging
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Participate in open studio with fellow residents
Give artist talk or presentation
Lead workshop for the public
Lead a skill share
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Opportunity to travel
Immersion in new culture and/context
Unstructured time
Access to studio space to create new work
Inspiration from natural environment
Opportunities to develop relationships 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
Opportunities to exhibit or perform new work
Additional Eligibility 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.

 
 
Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
6
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
30
Artist Stipend
0
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
0
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
1500
US Dollar (USD)
Fee Details
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. 

Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
0
US Dollar (USD)
Application Fee
0
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Communication before arrival to discuss accommodations, medical conditions, or other health needs
Orientation upon arrival
Contact information and available accommodations for programs, events, and campus
Full description of accessibility on campus
Staff/volunteer giving directions
Staff/volunteer providing guidance to help locate facilities or activities
Contact info for accessibility requests for event/programming
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Inaccessible
Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Case by case consideration by staff
Accessibility Contact Name
Rebecca Simone
Accessibility Contact Email
info@creeksidearts.org
Type of Housing
Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Accessible Housing
Inaccessible
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
Case by case consideration
Accessible Communal Spaces
Inaccessible
Common/Communal Spaces Information
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.

 

Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry on campus
WIFI available in housing
Heat and Cool control managed by resident
Meals Provided
Some meals (at least 2 meals provided)
Residents have access to private kitchen
Computer/Internet Access
Computer and internet connection provided in common area (shared)
Computer and internet connection provided in studio area (private)
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Facilities Details

Each artist is provided with a private studio/workspace. Selections for studios are based on the individual artists needs.

Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Shared Studios
Exhibition / Installation Space
Performance/Presentation Facilities
Ceramics Workspace
Electric Wheels
Kick Wheels
Slab Roller
Electric Kiln
Painting Workspace (Oil)
Easels
Large Sinks
Washer And Dryer
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Inaccessible
Studio Support/Tech
No studio support provided
Heat and Cool control access