2026 Artist-in-Residence Program
The Alaska State Parks Artist-In-Residence program provides an exceptional way for
artists to spend up to five days in a State Parks cabin exploring the scenic beauty and
recreational resources of Alaska's state park system.
The program welcomes artists of all disciplines from anywhere in the world.
The intent of this program is to
highlight our Parks for present and future generations while offering visitors an
opportunity to see Alaska through the eyes of contributing artists.
Selected artists will spend up to five days at an Alaska State Parks cabin. In return for their residency, each
artist will donate a minimum of one piece of artwork or written piece inspired by their time in the park. Participants will be responsible for cost/means of travel to and from the cabins.
The Artist-In-Residence program began in 2015 with the selection of seven
artists for its inaugural summer season, drawing talented artists from across the state.
Workshops and other events were hosted by the artists throughout the summer, providing new
opportunities for park visitors to enjoy the spectacular setting and unique history of this
park. Each year we add a new element to the program and continue to grow.
Check out our past Resident Artists!
Program Requirements
Each artist-in-resident will donate a minimum of one piece of artwork, photo or written
piece inspired by their time in the park and will offer a community outreach activity
for the public during or following their residency.
Artwork Donation. Artists are required to donate one original piece of
art created during the residency to Alaska State Parks. Donated artwork should be delivered within six months after an artist's residency. Artists will provide a high resolution,
professional quality digital image of their donated artwork and will relinquish publishing and
reproduction rights to the work. For paintings, photographs, and similar media, and donation should be ready to hang, preferably framed.
Community Outreach. Artists will plan a community outreach event to
occur during or within three months following their residency. The public program could be a demonstration,
workshop, artist talk, performance, or other event aimed at sharing the scenic beauty and stories of
Alaska State Parks through the eyes of an artist.
If you are interested in applying for the Artist-In-Residence program, please see the
enclosed application form for more details. Please read the application thoroughly and direct questions to our office after.
The application fee is $50.
The 2026 Artist in Residence Application period is now OPEN!
Application period for the 2026 season begins October 1, 2025. Applications for the 2026 season will be due no later than October 31, 2025, and acceptance/confirmations will be made by November 30, 2025. Ideally, we will try to schedule your stay at least 7 months out to avoid any scheduling conflicts. Stays may be scheduled earlier if cabin availability permits.
Available cabins can be found here (excludes cabins managed by concessionaires):
https://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/aspcabins/index.htm
For more information about this program, contact Wendy
Sailors at Alaska State Parks at (907) 269-8738 or wendy.sailors@alaska.gov.
Artist-in-Residence
Application
