Artists in Residence PROGRAM (2023)
Through our Artists in Residence (AiR) program, Caldera supports artists, creatives, and cultural workers to build skills, relationships, and projects that inspire growth and activate change. Residents draw inspiration from the residency community and the natural world surrounding the Caldera Arts Center in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains.
Caldera offers 2 and 3.5 week residencies January through March. A cohort of 5 artists/collaborations is in residence each month.
Residencies are open to regional and national artists, creatives and cultural workers in any discipline. Artists at any stage of their careers who are not current students are eligible. Residencies are also available for parent artists who would like to bring their children.
Caldera supports collaborations of up to 4 people, as well as individuals.
Proposals for residencies must be compatible with available working studio spaces, facilities, and resources.
Caldera has identified the following as priorities for our Artists in Residence Program, and selection is made with these in mind.
Artists and cultural workers who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, or People of Color). Caldera’s benchmark is for BIPOC artists to make up 90% of our residents.
Teaching artists who have experience working with racially/ethnically diverse groups of young people. Teaching artist applicants are invited to propose a multi-session workshop for high school-aged youth that they would like to teach during their residency.
Artists and cultural workers who are advancing cultural and social change through their work.
Parents, particularly parents of color.
Subscribe to our mailing list for dates, info, and opportunities to apply to our residency programs. For all other inquiries email AiR@CalderaArts.org.
This program is made possible by grant funding from the Ford Family Foundation, and contributions from community members.
