residency fall 2025 / spring 2026

The Sitka Center welcomes art and ecology inspired applications from a broad range of disciplinary and interdisciplinary practices. Residencies at Sitka are a gift of time and space. There is no obligation to create work or participate in any programs while here, though we do offer optional opportunities such as artist talks, citizen science projects and connection with our native arts community through our partnership with the Chachalu Museum and Cultural Center.

We offer residencies ranging in duration from two weeks to three months. Please indicate on your application your preferred length of stay and special housing or studio needs. The Sitka Center is rural, with no public transportation and limited access to ride shares. While we are able to accommodate residents without vehicles, please take this isolation into consideration when applying. You will need to transfer between two buses to reach the Oregon Coast from PDX. Also consider that you will be on the rugged Oregon coast - expect there to be wet, blustery days and occasional power outages.

If you are applying as a collaborative duo, please submit one application together and note if you will need separate sleeping spaces.

Sitka is committed to equity, welcoming people from diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences, and acknowledges that stepping away from day to day life to spend extended time in nature may be a more complex undertaking for some. From climate change and environmental justice to systemic racism and economic inequality, diverse perspectives help spark new ideas and collaborative approaches to address today's challenges in creative ways. Bringing together people from different backgrounds and fields of expertise is core to Sitka's art and ecology mission, and we strive to overcome barriers to create a safe and secure setting for our practitioners to experience our unique environment.