Chalk Hill Artist Residency is a unique opportunity for artists across mediums to work and stay at the beautiful Warnecke Ranch and Vineyard. The program is located in Sonoma County, an hour and a half north of San Francisco. Talented artists from a diverse range of abilities and geographical locations are able to find the space and time needed to pursue creative work. Chalk Hill Artist Residency offers the use of the artist house, studio space, and access to the ranch property. The property's oak woodlands, hiking trails, vineyards, and private access to the Russian River are sources of inspiration for residents

     Application Overview

• Applications may be submitted via email or through the online application form.

• Collaborative team applications are limited to 3 people. Each artist should submit their own application and indicate on the application that they are working as part of a collaboration and with whom they are collaborating with. 

• Applications will open July 2021.
  
  Eligibility

• Applications are open to artists of all mediums including, but not limited to, fine arts, multi-media, design, singing/songwriting, poetry, etc.

• The program is interested in established, emerging, and outsider artists.

• We encourage applications from both individuals and collaborative teams.

• An ideal applicant is motivated, comfortable in a remote, rural setting, and able to accomplish their proposed project.
  
  Residence Overview

• Residency periods are between 2 and 6 weeks depending on the artist's availability. 

• The residency offers the use of the artist house, studio space, and access to the ranch property.

• Residents have the opportunity to exhibit and sell their work at our seasonal Open Studio events.

• Artists may reapply for residency every 2 years.

• Artists should expected to share evidence of progress and completion of their proposed project with Chalk Hill Artist Residency. This may include but is not limited to photographing your artwork, visits with staff during your residency, or participation in an art exhibition or performance. 

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      Accommodations

• The Residency’s 1925 rustic farmhouse has three bedrooms, one shared bathroom, a kitchen, and a shared living space.

• Artists are responsible for their own food. Grocery stores are located in Windsor and Healdsburg, both a 15-minute drive from the Residency.

• Studio spaces are in a repurposed, rustic barn near the artist house.

• The residence does not have internet access. Internet is available at our office a short walk away.

• Residents must supply their own art materials.

• Transportation to and from the Ranch is the responsibility of the artist.

• Sonoma County weather is beautiful year-round, but winter can be cold and rainy, and summer is hot and dry.

• Chalk Hill Residency supports artists living with disabilities and mental health challenges.
  Please inquire for special living needs, for example, attending the residency with a care provider.
  
  Program Fees and Sponsorships

• Application Fee: $25 per application

• Program Fees: The residency fee, including room, studio, and residency programming, is $400/week ($57/day).

• Sponsorships: We will award up to three residency sponsorships of up to 4 weeks based on merit and need. This assistance provides full coverage of the residency fee. 

• Artists are responsible for their own transportation, food, and materials.