Since 1974, the Centrum Artists-In-Residence program has welcomed hundreds of writers, artists and creative thinkers to immerse themselves in the historic charm and natural beauty of Fort Worden in Port Townsend, Washington. The campus has sweeping views of the Olympic and Cascade Mountain ranges, miles of wandering beach and forest trails, and a peppering of World War I–era batteries and bunkers.

Creative professionals from all disciplines and backgrounds can take advantage of charming cabins, studio spaces, and a rich array of resources. Residents can expect semi-rustic experiences in comfortable cabins or apartments. Visual artists have their choice of a few studios of different sizes, including use of the printmaking studio at Corvidae Press for experienced printmakers. Our campus includes several organizations with whom a resident can arrange to connect such as: Rainshadow recording studio, Madrona MindBody Institute, the Port Townsend School of Woodworking, Copper Canyon Press, and Northwind Art.

Above all, artists cite their residency as a unique opportunity to focus on their practice outside of many of the pressures of work, school, or expectation-based constraints.

We’ve updated our application process and will be accepting applications for three of our residency programs (Emerging Artist, In the Making, and Self-Directed Residencies) via the same application portal between April 15-June 30, 2024. In your application, simply select the residencies you’d like to be considered for.

Our residency program is aimed at providing artists, writers, and creatives in all disciplines permission to relax, to focus, and/or re-invent their practice as needed. We believe that residencies are a central part of any artistic practice and that magic happens when you take time to reflect and focus on what matters most. We also believe that community matters, and that being in residence alongside others expands networks, fosters collectivity and friendship, and helps our arts ecosystem thrive. We encourage all applicants to read all about what Centrum Residencies offer here.

In this application stage, we will ask for:

Work samples, along with a link directly to an existing online portfolio if you have one, so that our panel can understand your practice. Our panels look to curate a diversity of practices, work that is relevant to contemporary issues and work that expands thinking in its field. Residencies are open to practices that include but not limited to: visual arts, writing, curatorial, performance, dance, music, and social practices.
Demographics to ensure that we are selecting from a diverse pool of applicants.
The type of workspace/accommodations needed for your work
One short paragraph about what a residency would mean to you.
Indicate which residency programs you want to be considered for.

Please see details for each residency on website.

Amidst the fervor surrounding the upcoming 2024 presidential election, we stand at a pivotal moment in our nation's history. We believe that it is crucial to create a space for productive and thought-provoking discussions about the future of our country.
Through your artistic reflections, we hope to harness the power of creativity to ignite conversations, challenge perspectives, and identify common threads. In embracing this taboo theme of politics, we are asserting and strongly believe that art has the potential to transcend ideological boundaries and stimulate dialogue that can drive our community forwards.
This national exhibition is open to artists working in all mediums and of all skill levels.

Our mission is two-fold: to offer artists the kind of professional support you deserve and to provide the public with interesting, accessible, inclusive, and professional art experiences, including performances, readings, exhibits, and workshops.

OUR COMMUNITY
Surel’s Place believes that artists should be supported at a level commensurate to the value you add to our individual and collective lives. We aim to give you the time, shelter, and professional support your work deserves. In exchange, we ask you to offer art experiences to our community. Garden City values artists and their work, and as a resident, you will be valued and appreciated for the energy, ideas, and dedication that you bring to our city.

OUR PROGRAM
The program is open to professional visual, literary, and performance artists: painters, writers, musicians, architects, filmmakers, and choreographers… any artist who needs a place to focus. However, because of the property’s limitations and proximity to neighbors, this is not a place that can accommodate loud or terribly messy processes, such as welding or blacksmithing.

We favor artists whose work is technically advanced, unique, attractive (need not be pretty!), and conceptually valuable. Work that is predominantly conceptual, that must be explained in order to attract a viewer, may not be met with as much enthusiasm by our jurists. In addition, because we ask our residents to interact with the public through one workshop and one final event, we welcome artists who desire to connect with an audience in these ways.

Additionally, each cycle, one of our five residencies includes outreach to local schools through our PARTNER Schools Program — another way we do our part to serve our community.

Surel’s Place offers month-long residencies in our one-bedroom home with a spacious studio for artists aged 25 and older to focus on their work and their creative processes. free rent free utilities free wi-fi modest living stipend of $100 per week $300 travel stipend use of well-maintained bicycles for transportation free or discounted tickets to art events and movies free marketing via our website, Facebook, targeted emails, online public calendars, and press releases free professional event hosting including catering, curating, and logistics.

The mission of the Creative Residency program at Bloedel Reserve is to foster creative thinking that is inspired by nature and that explores the connection between humans and the environment.

Selected artists and innovative thinkers are provided a three-week stay on the Bloedel grounds, with unlimited access to the Reserve’s 150 acres of sculpted gardens, forests, meadows, and wildlife habitats.

Established in 2015, the program has welcomed Creative Residents from a wide variety of disciplines, giving them the time to nurture their passions and deepen the connection between creativity, nature, and humanity.

2025 Site-Specific Art Galleries - City of Auburn, WA

The City of Auburn is seeking artists and artist teams from the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho) who:

Can develop a site-responsive public art display for either the Art on Main Gallery or Vault Gallery exhibition spaces that will be on display for three-month periods over the 2025 year.
Can successfully and fully activate a window-front space that is visible to the public 24/7 or a small indoor visitor-accessible gallery space
Is an experienced artist seeking a unique location to exhibit artwork.
Can create innovative artwork to engage the community and activate downtown Auburn.
DESCRIPTION
The City of Auburn, Washington, seeks applications from regional artists to install 3-dimensional or multi-media art installations in two site-specific gallery spaces in downtown Auburn: the Art on Main Gallery and the Vault Gallery. Both spaces provide a $1,000 artist stipend to support the creation of new work and site-specific projects, or the installation of existing work.

The deadline for this call is: September 5, 2024 at 10:59 PM (Pacific Time)

ELIGIBILITY

Any individual artist or collaborative artist team in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho) may apply.
Past participants of Art on Main are welcome to reapply.
TIMELINE

Application deadline: September 5, 2024
Notification of accepted artists: October 2024
Four time slots for the 2025 year:
January – March
April – June
July – September
October – December

SELECTION CRITERIA
The review process is competitive and the review panel will be looking for a diversity of offerings. All applicants will be selected based on the following criteria:

Artistic excellence as submitted in work samples.
Strength, creativity and originality in concept, material implementation, and engagement with the site as described in proposal.
Ability to create innovative and dynamic work that would engage passers-by.
Be comfortable exhibiting work in a space that is locked and secure but is not humidity or temperature controlled and may encounter direct sunlight.
PROCESS

Phase One

Submit application by 10:59 PM Pacific Time on September 5th, 2024
Applications are reviewed annually by a rotating jury consisting of: artists, arts professionals, employees of the City of Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation department, City of Auburn Arts Commission members, or representatives of neighborhood art groups
Applicants notified of results in October 2024. Selected artists move on to phase two.
Phase Two

City of Auburn art staff works with selected artists to discuss proposal and schedule their installation.
Artists submit a more detailed proposal for the specific project at least one month before installation. The proposal will then be reviewed and approved by City of Auburn art staff.
Phase Three

Artist receives contract, and begins installation on assigned date.
Artist provides ongoing maintenance as needed during the duration of the display.
Artist completes de-installation on assigned date.
SELECTED PARTICIPANTS MUST AGREE TO

Sign agreement/contract with the City of Auburn about installation plans and procedures.
Understand that the artwork displayed must be appropriate for the public realm.
Install and de-install their own work, understanding that they may have limited access to their space, as required for installation and de-installations.
Partner with the City of Auburn to market and promote the exhibition. Exhibitions are publicized through city-generated press releases, gallery brochure, and the City’s web site at www.auburnwa.gov/arts.
Comply with all federal, state, and local laws.
Leave the space in the same or better condition when they move out.
Understand that initial stipend payment is made within 30 days after installation upon receipt of an invoice, and that payments cannot be made until contracts have been fully processed. A portion of payment is retained until deinstallation is complete.
Artists are encouraged to offer their works for sale, but are not required to do so. All sales are handled privately between the artist and the buyer. The City of Auburn does not take a commission on any works sold through the galleries.
STIPEND AWARD

Selected artists will receive a $1,000 award. The City of Auburn intends that this award will help fund the creation of the project or act as an honorarium for displaying works already created. Artists are responsible for all transportation, installation and de-installation of their work and might also be asked to do a short artist talk during the selected installation dates.

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

1) WORK SAMPLES

3-10 digital images that demonstrate the artist’s past work (required)
Images can, but are not required to, include drawings or mock-ups of the proposed installation idea (this can help the selection panel visualize your piece more effectively)
Artists applying as a team who have no examples of joint work in the past should submit 3-5 images of each artist’s work. Individual artists are recommended to submit 10 images.
File Format: Submit only “High” quality JPG files (do not use GIF, TIFF, or other formats.) Do not embed the images into PowerPoint or submit moving image or audio files.
Image Size: Images must meet the CAFE website standards
File Labeling: Files must be titled with the applicant’s last name followed by a number indicating the viewing order. Use a “0” in front of single digit numbers and use only letters, numbers, and underscores. For example: Smith_01.jpg; Smith_02.jpg. If using Mac OS 8 or later, be sure to include a “.jpg” extension at the end of each image title.
File Upload: In the online application, please upload your images in the order to be viewed.
3 online videos that demonstrate the artist’s past work (optional)
Please provide the exact web address(es) where the online videos can be viewed. The panel will view a minimum of 1 minute and a maximum of 3 minutes of each video.

2) WORK SAMPLE DESCRIPTIONS
Provide the following information for each image:

Title of each work represented in the image.
Media & dimensions (H x W x D”), if applicable, or description of activity.
Long description if needed. If work is presented as part of a collaboration, explain your role in the larger project (100 words/500 characters or less).
For videos longer than 3 minutes, note which 1-3 minute segment you want the panel to review.

3) ARTIST STATEMENT
Provide us with a brief artist statement to give us a sense of your work. Feel free to describe your work overall, or describe a past project or body of work. Please be as concise as possible.
(500 words/3000 characters or less).

4) PROPOSAL
Please write a brief statement outlining the work you would like to create or display if selected for the site specific gallery exhibition opportunity, either in the Art on Main Gallery or the Vault Gallery. We encourage proposals of sculptural or installation work that is dynamic, innovative and would show well in the space both day and night. The proposal should briefly outline the materials, concept, any necessary technical installation details or needs in terms of electrical, mounts, and plans of how to hang/display your work. (500 words/3000 characters or less).

5) RESUME (3 pages or less)

If submitting as a team/group, a current resume should be submitted for the contact person and all relevant team/group members.
Save as pdf and upload to CAFE in application form.
Name your resume file with your last name like this: “Smith_ Resume.pdf”

6) WHICH MEDIUM
Please identify which medium you could work in for a potential exhibition. Choose from the following list, you may choose more than one.

3-D
Video
Multimedia
Installation
7) WHICH GALLERY SPACE
Please identify which of the two site-specific exhibition spaces you prefer to be considered for, or both. The Art on Main Gallery exhibition space is viewable through glass windows on Main Street in Downtown Auburn and is visible 24 hours a day. The Vault Gallery is within a larger art center building, which allows visitors to enter the space and is visible during building open hours (dimensions are 9'W x 6'D x 7'2"H).

LEGAL WAIVER

Artists are required to sign an “Agreement to Exhibit” liability waver. The artist/artist groups agrees to allow the City of Auburn to reproduce and use submitted images and other submitted materials for the purpose of education, promotion and publicity of the 2024 exhibition programs and the 2024 schedule of events and programs. Submission of your application constitutes agreement to use the artists' materials in this way. Artwork displayed is at the sole discretion of City of Auburn Staff and content deemed not appropriate for public audiences will not be displayed.

Local studio artist residencies are open to local artists who wish to rent either live/work or day studios at the center for terms of 1-2 years with a possibility for renewal. We have artist studios on two campuses – on our 18th Street campus at 1639 18th Street, and the Airport campus at 3026 Airport Ave at the Santa Monica airport. On our 18th Street campus, these studios are subsidized in part by 18th Street Arts Center at far below market rate in an effort to provide local artists with affordable rental properties within Santa Monica. Our Airport campus is a city-owned building and artists lease directly with the City of Santa Monica, who set the terms for the leases on that site, with 18th Street Arts Center acting as facility and program managers. The local studio program is open to artists of all disciplines, as well as small, artist-run initiatives. When a space becomes available, applications are reviewed by an impartial jury and artists are selected at that time. Applicants should indicate their space and affordability requirements, as well as which campus they prefer.

Duration: 1-2 years

DEADLINE IS ONGOING

Stochastic Labs awards fully-sponsored residencies to exceptional engineers, artists, scientists, and entrepreneurs from around the world. Residencies are of variable length and include a private apartment at the mansion, co-working and/or dedicated workspace, shop access (laser cutter, 3D printer etc), a $1k monthly stipend and a budget for materials. Residents become part of Stochastic’s creative community, participating in weekly dinners and invitation events. Residents may apply as individuals or as teams. While applicants may be at any stage in their career, the selection is highly competitive.

DEADLINE IS ONGOING

You have the opportunity to participate in a cutting-edge sculpture exhibition that is anticipated to be the first of its kind in the world: An Augmented Reality exhibition of real-world sculptures that will be virtually displayed via an app onto a real-world outdoor pedestal in a Price Sculpture Forest’s beautiful public sculpture park setting. Your real-world physical sculpture will be digitally transformed for onsite display by a technology startup company we are partnering with. A custom Augmented Reality phone app has been created specifically for this exhibition at Price Sculpture Forest. Visitors will download the app onsite (free WiFi is provided) and be able to view your sculpture via a QR code on your sculpture plaque that shows your name and sculpture title. The visitors can then see your high-resolution sculpture on the pedestal seamlessly placed within the visual context of the entire area, background, and people there. They can walk around your sculpture to see it from all angles and view it up close or from a distance. They can even stand by your sculpture and take a picture with it. The app will include artist information about you plus links to your website and social media for additional information, contact, and sales inquiries.

Willowtail is a unique property, offering one – three week residencies that have a special appeal to artists. Sixty acres tucked away in the high, alpine desert of the Four Corners Region writers come to begin or work on novels, poems, memoirs, screenplays, musicians practice, compose and rehearse, visual artists paint, draw, sculpt, and photograph. However, the best quality of Willowtail Springs Nature Preserve and Education Center is its ability to offer a quiet inspiring space to reflect, research, experiment, explore, laugh and create, easily, intensely.

DEADLINE IS ONGOING