chulitna lodge creative residency summer program

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 the gamut from seasoned professionals to enthusiastic hobbyists, to apply for our various programs.

There are 3 ways to participate as an artist at Chulitna.

Fellowship – No fee, all expenses related to room and board + travel stipend, participate in chores and dishes

Resident Artist – Highly reduced fee, small daily chore participation.

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.
• Family/partner and/or studio assistants may join for part or all of fellowship period for a fee on a case by case basis.
• Full 6 week commitment required. Three Fellowship Periods between May 18 and Ocober 11, 2025.

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, which doubles as a studio)
• Travel expenses not included in weekly rate
• Staff members are available to help with tool usage or technical assistance given enough notice.

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.
• Travel expenses not included in weekly rate
• Staff members are available to help with any tool usage or technical assistance