Artist in Residency Program
Between the forest and the Umpqua River, with the Pacific just 10 minutes away, the Oregon Coast School of Art offers artists a chance to live and work at the edge of wild beauty. Our residency is located in Gardiner, Oregon—just minutes from dramatic cliffs and miles of shoreline. The rhythm of the ocean and the quiet of the coastal landscape support deep, focused creative work.
The Residency
Residents stay in studio-living spaces inside our large school building. Options include:
- Large Room (approx. 1000 sq ft): studio + living area combined.
- Small Room (approx. 500 sq ft): available on a short-term basis.
Residency amenities include:
- Utilities and high-speed Wi-Fi
- Kitchenette, dining, and lounge spaces
- Laundry, sauna, and gym on site
- Light-filled workspaces with large tables
- Outdoor work areas and garden space
Meals are self-prepared. Communal spaces are designed to encourage conversation while leaving room for solitude and focus.
The Experience
Our residency is more than a place to stay — it’s an immersion in art, community, and the coastal landscape. Each session brings together a small group of artists who share ideas, meals, and conversations. Informal critiques, gatherings, and workshops encourage collaboration, while the surrounding coast offers endless opportunities for reflection and exploration.
Past residents have developed new bodies of work, prepared exhibitions, and launched collaborations.
What’s Nearby
- Nature: Rivers, beaches, state parks, and hiking trails.
- Culture: Local galleries, restaurants and coffee shops in Reedsport, with additional opportunities in nearby coastal towns including Florence, Yachats and North Bend/Coos Bay.
- Community: Farmers markets, seasonal festivals, and coastal gatherings.
Residency at a Glance
- Duration: Weekly, monthly, or long-term (1–2 years)
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists across disciplines — visual, literary, performance, interdisciplinary. Couples and families welcome.
- Housing: Studio-living rooms, private
- Studios: In-room workspaces + shared tools and outdoor areas
- Cost:
- Long-term: $800/month
- Short-term (large room): $1000/month or $300/week
- Short-term (small room): $500/month or $150/week
- Included: Wi-Fi, utilities, sauna, gym, laundry, kitchen access
- Participation: Residents are asked to share their practice with the community (demo, talk, or workshop) ~1–2 hours/week. Optional paid teaching may also be available.
- 2026 – 2027 Long Term Residency Deadline: June 1
- Fall/Winter 2026 Short Term Residency Deadline: June 1
- Summer/Fall 2027 Short Term Residency Deadline: October 31
Apply
Applications include:
- Contact info + website/social media links
- Statement of purpose + CV/resume
- 5 work samples (JPEGs, max 3MB each)
- Three references with contact info
- Optional: teaching experience and preferred dates
Applicants may be invited to a Zoom interview. A 25% deposit of the first month’s rent is due upon acceptance (refundable). Background checks are required.
Contact: ocsaresidency@gmail.com
2025 Long Term Residents
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