2025 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. 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, artwork should be framed and prepared for hanging.

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, talk, performance, or other event aimed at sharing the scenic beauty and stories of Alaska State Parks through the eyes of an artist.

2025 Marks the 10th year of the Artist In Residence Program!
Celebrating the 10th annual Artist in Residence Program, one cabin in each of the six Alaska State Parks regions will be the focus of the residencies this year. The cabins will be located:

- Eklutna Lake, Chugach State Park, Chugach Region
- Halibut Cove Lagoon, Kachemak Bay State Park, Kenai Peninsula Region
- Byers Lake, Denali State Park, Matanuska-Susitna Region
- Chena River State Recreation Area, Northern Region
- Point Bridget State Park, Southeast Region
- Woody Island State Recreation Site, Kodiak/Southwest Region

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.

Application period begins October 1, 2024. Applications for the coming season will be due no later than October 31, 2024, and acceptance/confirmations will be made by November 30, 2024. 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.

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