Alaska Native Artist Residency Program
Call for Artists to Apply by January 15
The Friends of Sheldon Jackson Museum invite Alaska Native artists to submit an application for the 2025 Alaska Native Artist Residency Program. Apply by Wed. January 15, 2025.
Residencies are 18-22 days long and occur:
- July 16-August 4
- August 11-31
- September 3-22
- September 23-October 14
Residency positions include a $2,300 artist stipend, a $735 food stipend, travel to and from Sitka.
While in residence, artists create art in an “open studio” format in the museum gallery and engage with the community through 1) Cultural Consultations; 2) Artist Talks; and 3) teaching an art form or art forms.
Positions will be filled as funding allows and is contingent upon grant awards. Artists may focus on traditional or contemporary Native art forms including but not limited to wood carving, ivory carving, silver engraving, beading, skin, gut and fish skin sewing, drum making, and basket or textile weaving, drumming, and dancing.
While in-residence, artists are encouraged to give several artist talks, including biographical presentations, sharing their art form(s) and cultural background; speak in detail about specific artifacts at the museum. They may also speak on a topic of their choice. All artists give an informal presentation at the end of the residency to showcase artworks while at the museum.
Individuals who wish to obtain an information packet on the Alaska Native Artist Residency Program outlining pay and benefits, position expectations, the residency schedule, and other details may call the museum at (907) 747-8981 and request a packet be emailed or mailed.
The packet is also available at museums.alaska.gov/artist and friendsofsjm.com. People may visit the Friends of Sheldon Jackson Museum Facebook page and Instagram page for information.
