Alaska AIR - Bunnell Arts 2027-2028 Artist in Residence Program
Submit up to 5 media assets (images, audio, or video) and a project proposal for a one-month artist residency in Homer, Alaska, addressing community themes like accessibility, inclusion, or sustainability.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 31 days left
- Entry fee
- $25
- Award
- $2,000
- Location
- Homer, Alaska
- Exhibition window
- Oct 1, 2027 → May 31, 2028
- Applicants notified
- Dec 31, 2026
About
Overview
The Alaska AIR artist residency program seeks international, US & Alaska artists to create new work and deeply engage Bunnell Street Arts Center's community. Bunnell seeks artists to strengthen the social, physical & economic fabric of Homer through the arts by addressing pertinent themes such as accessibility, inclusion, sustainability, skills sharing, enhancing community well-being, or strategies to build connection.
Residency Details
Residencies are generally scheduled for one month, October through May during the 2027 and 2028 program years. One to four fully-funded Alaska AIR residencies are awarded annually. Additional or partially-funded residencies may be awarded as funding and scheduling permit.
Media & Disciplines
Bunnell accepts artists working in mediums including (but not limited to) visual arts, literary arts, performing arts, social and civic practice, ephemeral art, moving image, movement and dance, music composition and performance, and more.
Application Requirements
The strongest Alaska AIR applications show a clear and unified body of work. The artist's work and intentions are clearly represented and described. The project proposal is clear, specific, and demonstrates a strong community engagement component that seeks to strengthen the social, physical and economic fabric of Homer.
Submission Materials
- Up to 5 total media assets (images, audio, or video)
- Images: minimum 0, maximum 5
- Audio: minimum 0, maximum 3
- Video: minimum 0, maximum 3
- Project proposal
Key Dates
- Applications accepted: September 1 to October 15, 2026
- Applicants notified: by December 31, 2026
- Residency dates: October 2027–May 2028
Fees
- $25 application fee
- Needs-based fee waivers available; email [email protected] to request
Facilities & Support
- $2000 stipend, travel, and lodging provided
- Studio: 1000 sq ft main exhibition gallery, open to public during regular hours (Monday–Saturday)
- Housing: Private bedroom with private bath in shared apartment above Bunnell Arts or similar accommodations in Old Town neighborhood
- Meals: Occasional meals/food provided; shared kitchen; restaurants and grocery stores within walking distance
- Equipment: Wireless internet, piano, sound system, light board and theater lights, HD video projector, HD video camera, darkroom, printing press, workshop furniture, and reception space
- Award
- $2000, travel, lodging, & studio/gallery space
- Entry fee
- $25 application fee (needs-based waivers available)
- Entries per artist
- Up to 1
- Theme
- Artists are sought to strengthen Homer's social, physical & economic fabric through work addressing themes like accessibility, inclusion, sustainability, skills sharing, community well-being, and connection.
- Eligibility
- Open to international, US & Alaska artists.
- Audience
- International, US & Alaska artists
- Contact
- [email protected]
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