remote alaska - creative residency summer 2026

Chulitna Lodge Wilderness Retreat seeks to provide the time, space, clarity, and facilities for all forms of creative professionals or researchers to make and meditate. From visual artists, to writers, to scientific researchers, music, dance, and more, we encourage all to apply for our various programs.

Chulitna Lodge is 180 miles from the nearest road, with fly-in access only; a historical landmark on the shores of Lake Clark National Park.

Our Mission: to share a love for responsible exploration of our worlds most remote locations, with the intent of passing forward the value of maintaining such places wild, and to personally reap the benefits of life a world apart.

Duration of residency

6-week long, fully-funded Fellowships in 2026:

• May 16 – June 25

• July 1 – August 10

• August 17 – September 26

We also offer 1, 2, and 3-week long Residencies for a weekly fee:

• May 23 – June 12 (1, 2, or 3-week stays available)

• September 13 – 26 (1 & 2-week stays available)

Accommodation: Each Fellow will have their own private cabin or yurt that doubles as their studio. 
Residents have options for a shared or private cabin, which also doubles as studio space. 

Disciplines, work equipment and assistance: We encourage all creatives within any medium of visual, performance, music, film, literary arts, or those doing a research projects to apply. 

Studio / Workspace: The studio space is the same as the living quarters. If more space is needed we can accommodate those needs by building a temporary studio, or creating temporary space in the Main Lodge. We also have a full wood shop and plentiful outdoor areas. 

Expectations towards the artist: Fellows and Resident Artists will present previous and current work in a presentation to lodge guests and artist peers in the program. Fellows will donate a piece of work to Chulitna Lodge.