Chulitna Lodge Wilderness Retreat seeks to provide the time, space, clarity and facilities for all forms of creative professionals or enthusiastic hobbyists to make and meditate. From visual artists, to writers, to scientific researchers, music, dance and more we encourage all to apply for our various programs.
Chulitna Lodge is 180 miles from the nearest road, with fly-in access only; a historical landmark on the shores of Lake Clark National Park. We facilitate this creative residency program for all to gather and learn in this pristine setting.
Our Mission: to share a love for responsible exploration of our worlds most remote locations, with the intent of passing forward the value of maintaining such places wild, and to personally reap the benefits of life a world apart.
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6-week, fully-funded Fellowships in 2026:
- May 16 - June 25
- July 1 - August 10
- August 17 - September 26
There are 6 fellowships available in Summer 2026 (two per session).
We also offer 1, 2, and 3-week Residencies for a weekly fee:
- May 23 - June 12 (1, 2, or 3-week stays available)
- September 13 - 26 (1 & 2-week stays available)
There could be up to 6 Resident Artists on-site per week.
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More information is on our website at chulitnalodge.com/artists.
Residency Eligibility
Residency Experience Summary
Application Information
There are a few ways to participate as an artist at Chulitna:
Fellowship - Fully Funded, six-week stay! No fee. Room and board + charter flights from Anchorage + $500 travel stipend provided. Expectation to provide 5-8 hours of help to the lodge per week, plus participation in chores (helping with dishes after meals, on a rotation with all staff and artists).
Resident Artist - Highly reduced weekly fee for either a shared or private cabin. Travel expenses are not included, but assistance with booking your charter flights from Anchorage is provided. Participation in chores (dish duty on rotation with all other staff and artists) is still expected.
All creatives are encouraged to apply! From visual art, to music, to performance, to research. Whether you are an established artist, or just getting started - all will find value in experiencing life in this off-grid paradise.
Fellowships are fully-funded, covering all expenses related to room and board, as well as a charter flight from Anchorage into the National Park and an additional travel stipend to help in the cost of getting to Anchorage.
Resident artists, or those who have not been awarded a Fellowship, pay a greatly subsidized fee of $950/week for a shared space and $1900/week for a private space. Can stay up to 3 weeks. Spaces are limited.
We highly recommend applying for other grants to help in the costs of being away from home during your residency. We are happy to supply any information needed for your grant applications.