chulitna lodge research institute
Chulitna Lodge Research Institute 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 the gamut from seasoned professionals to enthusiastic hobbyists, to apply for our various programs. We at Chulitna maintain a work ethic wherein artists contribute to the community. Some may do so through cleaning, some with special skills as needed, such as carpentry, and others through fees and/or special donation. Regardless, we strive for all participants to leave feeling as part of the ever-growing Chulitna family.
Writers and researchers will find our library a great place to find everything from obscure local native legends, to biology, anatomy or taxa. Musicians - Please do apply!!
We currently as of fall 2019 do not have ceramic facilities, but do plan to host a kiln building workshop and pottery workshops in the near future. Most any material needed can be flown in, given enough notice.
There are 4 ways to participate as an artist at Chulitna: Fellowship – No fee, all expenses related to room and board + travel stipend Work Study – No fee, all expenses related to room and board Resident Artist – Highly reduced fee, no work required. Honarary Resident – No application required, no work required, full-fee with full-service, come make and enjoy!
FELLOWSHIPS: All expenses covered including gourmet meals, travel stipend, and charter flight from Anchorage to the lodge. (Partial Fellowships do not include travel stipend or charter flight) Special rates available for family/partner and/or studio assistants to join for part or all of fellowship period. Rates are same as the 'Resident Artist' rates listed below. There are sometimes possibilities for spouse/partners to work in trade for stay. 15 hours/week contribution to running of lodge expected. (This can mean many different things depending on personal interest or ability. Chop Firewood - Clean Kitchen and Common Areas - Carpentry - Laundry - Etc.) 24 hour studio access Minimum 6 week commitment between May 15 and Sept 30 required.
WORK STUDY: Ensure you indicate a willingness to do a work study in your application as we choose most work study people from our pool of applicants. All expenses covered relating to room and board (except for material and shipping costs). 25 hours/week contribution to running of lodge expected. (Currently we are seeking those skilled in electrical work, carpentry, farming, and washing lots and lots of dishes). 24 hour studio access. Minimum 6 week commitment between May 15 and Sept 30 required.
RESIDENT ARTIST: Must apply for acceptance. Includes all expenses including gourmet meals from arrival in Port Alsworth, Alaska to departure. $800/week/person - double occupancy cabin (can be a spouse/partner/family member/studio assistant/etc.) If coming alone, you may possibly share a room and studio with another artist. $1300/week/person - single occupancy cabin (Just you in your own private cabin.) 1 hr work per day. Help with dishes. 24 hour studio access
HONORARY RESIDENT: No Application Needed! Includes all expenses including gourmet meals from arrival Port Alsworth, Alaska to departure. $2200/week/person - single occupancy cabin or yurt (Just you in your own private cabin.) Monthly rates available: Spouse/partner/family member/studio assistant/etc. may share cabin at discounted $800 rate. No work exchange required. No kitchen cleanup rotation. Staff members are available to help with any tool usage or technical assistance 24 hour studio access