Golden Spot Residency for Oregon Visual Artists

Forest campus with a deer

Forest campus with a deer

Beach with Cascade Head in the distance

Beach with Cascade Head in the distance

One of Sitka canoes in the Salmon River Estuary

One of Sitka canoes in the Salmon River Estuary

Golden Spot Residency for Oregon Visual Artists

Otis, OR, United States

Thanks to a grant from the Ford Family Foundation, the Sitka Center will be able to offer a special residency opportunity to practicing, mid-career, Oregon artists. This program is for 2-4 weeks based on the artists availability.  This residency includes a stipend of $500 per week. This stipend is designed to make taking the time for a residency more feasible. All visual artists who meet the guidelines below are welcome to apply.

Contact

56605 Sitka Dr
Otis, OR 97368
United States

Year Founded
2022
Context
Rural
Residency Structure
Longterm/embedded in neighborhood
Embedded in intentional community
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Retreat
Experiential
Residency Length
2 weeks - 1 month
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
3
Collaborative Residency
May apply as a team
Discipline
Drawing
Interdisciplinary Arts
Mixed Media
Painting
Printmaking
Sculpture
Visual Arts
Book Arts
Ceramics/Clay Arts/Pottery
Paper Arts
Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving
Woodworking
Animation
Digital Media
Film
Photography
Illustration
Environmental Arts
Companions
N/A
Family Friendly
Residents granted leave during residency
Spouses/partners allowed for full stay (non-collaborators)
Children allowed for full stay
Stage of Career
Mid-career
Established
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Give artist talk or presentation
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Opportunity to travel
Unstructured time
Unrestricted funding
Access to studio space to create new work
Access to equipment, specialized facilities and/or technical support
Inspiration from natural environment
Opportunities to collaborate with other artists/residents
Opportunities to develop relationships with other artists/residents
Opportunities for work with the local community
Additional Eligibility Information

 • Practicing visual artist (painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, photography, video, filmmaking, crafts, etc.)

• Full-time resident of Oregon for at least 36 months prior to 36 months prior to April 15, 2022 and plan to remain a resident through 2023

• Provide evidence, through appropriate documentation, five (5) or more years of active professional participation in the artists medium

• Are not enrolled in a degree-seeking program, either part-time or full-time during the residency period you are applying for .

 

Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
6
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
20
Artist Stipend
2000
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
0
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
0
US Dollar (USD)
Fee Details

Living and studio spaces are provided free of charge. There is an application fee of $30 to help cover the administrative costs to carefully review each residency application. Sitka offers application fee assistance to those for whom this is a barrier. Each resident is responsible for all of their own travel and living expenses, including transportation food, toiletries and any supplies used in their work.

Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
0
US Dollar (USD)
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support Details

If you are looking for funding and resources to cover your residency at Sitka please check out this link as a first step.

https://www.artistcommunities.org/funding-residencies

Application Fee
30
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Manual / handbook before arrival
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
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Partially Accessible
Additional Accessibility Information

Sitka’s studios, the office and library are ADA accessible. We have one cabin that is ADA accessible The cabins and studios are situated on a steep slope that also impacts accessibility at our facility. There is a gravel pathway from the parking lot to the office. We have a courtyard behind and above the office that can be reached via car. This courtyard has ramps off of it with access to two studios and our ADA cabin. Please contact us directly with specific questions or provide information about your needs in your application. Sitka is unable to accommodate residents’ pets. If you require a certified service animal, please disclose this information in your application so that we may accommodate you appropriately.

Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Case by case consideration by staff
Accessibility Contact Name
Tamara Jennings
Accessibility Contact Email
Tamarajennings@sitkacenter.org
Accessibility Contact Phone Number
Other Services/Aids Offered in Residency + Other Programming

For residents without access to a car we provide grocery pick-up services from our local grocery store.  residents can order their groceries online and we will pick them up and deliver them to the resident.

We can assist with connecting residents with volunteers to explore the local area together.

For orientation there is lot's of information we tell residents, we can assist with an orientation document with bullet points for residents to take notes on to help with processing all the information. 

How much of the residency experience can artists with limited mobility participate?

The office, library and all three studios are accessible for a person with limited mobility.  We have one house that is designed for a person with limited mobility..  

Please briefly describe the facilities and areas of the campus that are NOT accessible.

The campus is situated on a steep hill.  Most of the houses have stairs in order to access the living spaces.  The laundry room is not accessible without climbing stairs.

Type of Housing
Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Private housing off campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Accessible Housing
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
Case by case consideration
Accessible Communal Spaces
N/A
Common/Communal Spaces Information

yes

Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry on campus
WIFI available in housing
Heat and Cool control managed by resident
Meals Provided
Residents have access to private kitchen
No meals are provided
Additional Meals Information
N/A
Computer/Internet Access
Computer and internet connection provided in common area (shared)
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Ethernet provided in living or studio area
Studios/Facilities Details

The Sitka Center is located on a small 0.65 acre plot donated by the homeowners of the surrounding Cascade Head Ranch. Its facilities include the Collins Centrum, which houses a reception area, offices, and the Hale Reference Library; the Sculpture Studio, a work room for clay, wood, and stone; the Smith Studio, which houses Sitka’s Ray Trayle press and other equipment appropriate to printmaking; the Boyden Studio, the first building on campus used primarily as a painting studio; and the Edelman Studio, an exhibition and presentation space.

Sitka's studios are comfortable and flexible. We can provided basic items like easels, task lights, tables and chairs. One studio contains a printing press, and there is a small ceramics studio on campus. Sitka does not provide art or laboratory supplies used for art making or scientific investigation. Please talk with us about your specific needs.

Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Ceramics Workspace
Electric Kiln
Painting Workspace (Oil)
Easels
Printmaking Workspaces
Etching Press
Glass Inking Table
Drying Racks
Aquatint Box
Hot Plates
Paper Soaking Sinks
Light Tables
Large Sinks
Tablesaw
Bandsaw
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Studio Support/Tech
Studio/facility orientation provided
No studio support provided
Additional Studio Information

yes

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Location

The Roll Up CLT resides on the ancestral lands of the Catawba Nation.
Charlotte, NC 28208
United States

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Tag Words
Artist-led
Artist-founded
BIPOC-founded (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
BIPOC-led (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
Priority given to BIPOC artists (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
Fully Funded Residency
Funding available for BIPOC Artists (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
Communities Served
Adults
Elders
Families
General Public
LGBTQI2A+ Populations
Unhoused population
Youth, K-12
Youth-At-Risk
Languages
English

Hyde Park Art Center

Location

5020 S. Cornell Ave.
Chicago , IL 60615
United States

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Phone
Tag Words
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Priority given to BIPOC artists (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
Fully Funded Residency
Communities Served
Adults
Elders
Families
General Public
LGBTQI2A+ Populations
School Groups
Teens
Languages
English

Indigo Arts Alliance

Location

60 Cove St.
Portland, ME 04101
United States

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Phone
Tag Words
Artist-led
Artist-founded
BIPOC-founded (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
BIPOC-led (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
Priority given to BIPOC artists (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
Partial Funding Available
Funding available for BIPOC Artists (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
Communities Served
Elders
General Public
Indigenous/Native American Community
LGBTQI2A+ Populations
Migrant and Immigrant Community
Teens
Youth, K-12
Languages
English

Hambidge Center for Creative Arts and Sciences

Location

105 Hambidge Court
Rabun Gap, GA 30568
United States

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creativity in all walks of life. On the historic 600-acre campus in the North Georgia Mountains, Hambidge
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excellence hosting artists, writers, dancers, musicians, chefs and scientists exploring their creative voices
while unplugging from everyday distractions. 

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process and incubation of ideas in the widest diversity of people while building strong, supportive bonds
of community through open, respectful dialogue and shared experiences.

Phone
Tag Words
Artist-led
Artist-founded
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Priority given to BIPOC artists (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
ADA Compliant Campus + Facilities
Partial Funding Available
Funding available for BIPOC Artists (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
Communities Served
Adults
Families
General Public
Indigenous/Native American Community
LGBTQI2A+ Populations
People with Disabilities
Veterans
Languages
English

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Location

5600 N. Bayshore Drive
Miami, FL 33137
United States

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Phone
Tag Words
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Priority given to BIPOC artists (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
Priority given to LGBTQI2A+ artists
Priority given to Parent artists
Fully Funded Residency
Communities Served
Adults
General Public
Languages
English

3Arts

Location

c/o Impact House
200 W Madison Street Floor 3
Chicago, IL 60606
United States

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Phone
Tag Words
Priority given to BIPOC artists (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
Priority given to Disabled and Deaf artists
Communities Served
Adults
Indigenous/Native American Community
LGBTQI2A+ Populations
Migrant and Immigrant Community
People with Disabilities
Languages
English

The Union for Contemporary Art

Location

2423 N 24TH ST
OMAHA, NE 68110
United States

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Phone
Tag Words
Artist-led
BIPOC-founded (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
BIPOC-led (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
Priority given to BIPOC artists (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
ADA Compliant Campus + Facilities
Priority given to LGBTQI2A+ artists
Fully Funded Residency
Funding available for BIPOC Artists (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
Communities Served
Adults
Elders
Families
General Public
Indigenous/Native American Community
LGBTQI2A+ Populations
Migrant and Immigrant Community
People with Disabilities
School Groups
Teens
Youth, K-12
Languages
English

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Location

621 River St
Troy, NY 12180
United States

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Phone
Tag Words
Artist-led
Artist-founded
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Priority given to BIPOC artists (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
Priority given to LGBTQI2A+ artists
Priority given to Parent artists
Fully Funded Residency
Communities Served
Adults
Families
Indigenous/Native American Community
LGBTQI2A+ Populations
Migrant and Immigrant Community
Youth, K-12
Languages
English

Stelo

Location

412 NW 8th Ave
Portland, OR 97209
United States

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Tag Words
Artist-led
Priority given to BIPOC artists (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
Priority given to Disabled and Deaf artists
Priority given to LGBTQI2A+ artists
Fully Funded Residency
Partial Funding Available
Funding available for BIPOC Artists (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
Funding available for Disabled and Deaf artists
Funding available for LGBTQI2A+ artists
Funding available for Parent artists
Communities Served
Adults
General Public
Indigenous/Native American Community
LGBTQI2A+ Populations
Migrant and Immigrant Community
People with Disabilities
Languages
English