Eligibility

We are seeking applications from visual artists, writers and musicians to join the the next research trip in February. Applicants whose work directly explores themes of ocean ecology and has the potential to help inform, engage and impact a wide audience in current environmental issues will be prioritized.

Number of Participants

This residency is open to individuals only

Deadline

November 01, 2022 07:00 UTC

Selection Results (Announcement Dates)

December 01, 2022 08:00 UTC

Duration

February 14, 2023 - March 03, 2023

Funding

• $1,500.00 stipend (one-time)

Costs

• $30.00 application fee

Housing

Private Housing, Shared Room

Public Programs

Community Engagement , Exhibition

Disciplines

Literature, Music, Visual Arts

Languages

English

Program Description

The Artist at Sea Residency provides the opportunity to spend 14 days on an oceanic research vessel interacting with a scientific team gathering data on the dynamics of mesozooplankton food webs at different depths and during different seasonal currents off of the Oregon and California coast. The next research trip is scheduled for Feb 15- March 2, 2023. The ship will be loaded on Feb 14 with an anticipated departure date of Feb 15. The ship will return on March 2 and the ship will be unloaded on March 3 .  An opportunity to live on an oceanic research vessel for 14 days among a team of research scientists from OSU, UofO and PSU Free room and board while on the ship with an additional (optional) 2 week stay at Sitka's main campus to creatively respond to the experience $1500 artist stipend including travel and materials An opportunity to share or display the art created during this residency in a variety of channels