SCG Artist in Residence & Teaching Program (SCG ART) 2027 - National - Apply by Dec 31, 2026 · OpenCall

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SCG Artist in Residence & Teaching Program (SCG ART) 2027 - National

The SCG ART program seeks established artists to teach and share their artistic talents and experience with the greater community in Placer County.

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Deadline: 57 days left
Entry fee: Free
Award: Residency includes a large studio space, funding for projects, and the opportunity to teach workshops, exhibit work, and offer pieces for sale.
Location: Roseville, California
Exhibition window: Aug 13, 2027 → Sep 3, 2027
Applicants notified: Feb 5, 2027

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Opportunity Summary

The SCG ART program brings established artists to Placer County for the purpose of teaching and sharing their artistic talents and experience to the greater community. This residency offers a large studio space, funding for projects, and the opportunity to teach workshops in a formal setting, along with the ability to exhibit work in the studio space and offer pieces for sale throughout the duration of the residency.

General Information

Placer Community Foundation (PCF) is a nonprofit public benefit corporation which manages the Susan Cooley Gilliom Artist in Residence & Teaching Program (SCG ART Program). In partnership with PCF, the program is housed through Blue Line Arts in Roseville, CA. The program was lovingly established at PCF in memory of a local artist, Susan Cooley Gilliom, by her family.

Important Dates

Application deadline: Online applications must be submitted by 5:00pm PST on Thursday, December 31st, 2026
Residency dates: Friday, August 13th - Friday, September 3rd, 2027
Notifications: Results will be sent by 5pm PST on Friday, February 5th, 2027
Artist Talk and Reception: Saturday, August 21st, 2027 from 4:00pm-7:00pm

Terms of Residency

Artist Lecture Presentation (1 hour): Saturday, August 21st, 2027 from 4:00pm-5:00pm during a 3rd Saturday Reception at Blue Line Arts.
Open Studio Hours: for up to two hours per day during gallery hours (Tuesday-Saturday from 11-5pm). Dates and times will be confirmed with the selected artist.
School Tours: At least 1-2 visits by local students, on-site at Blue Line Arts. Dates and times will be confirmed with the selected artist.
2 Workshops: Dates and times will be confirmed with the selected artist. Previous SCG ART recipients have taught 2 art workshops that are 1-2 days long for beginner, intermediate, advanced or all skill levels. Topics can include but are not limited to: professional development for artists, art techniques and process in a variety of different visual art mediums such as painting, drawing, ceramics, printmaking, fiber arts, etc.
Participation in one donor event held by PCF as needed, if scheduled.

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Application Requirements

Cover Letter: (1-2 pages maximum, PDF format) Addressed to the Selection Committee. Provides background on the Artist’s relevant life skills and experience and/or what makes them a good fit for the opportunity, statement of intent regarding how the Artist plans to utilize their time during the residency and why this residency is important to them at this point in their career and/or what the community can learn from them during the residency.
Workshop Proposals: (2 pages maximum, PDF format) Describes the 2 workshops the Artist proposes to teach to adults (18+ years old) during the residency (1 page for each workshop). Includes Program Description (overview of schedule, artistic quality, objectives), Which skill level it's designed for and why (beginner, intermediate, advanced and/or all skill levels), Teaching Objectives (what participants will learn), and a List of materials, supplies and/or equipment needed for the workshop.
Curriculum Vitae: (2 pages maximum, PDF format) Demonstrates professional history: exhibition of Artist's work in a variety of public and/or private spaces, has previously delivered artist lectures, has previously taught classes and/or workshops for adults, etc.
Artist's Statement: (1 page maximum, PDF format) Provides background information that clarifies submitted work examples: its relevance within contemporary or historical creative practices, contemporary society/issues, and/or the evolution of your creative journey.
Work Examples: (5-10 high quality images, .png or .jpg format) Images of completed works by the Artist. If selected, these photos will be used to promote the artist during the residency.
Artist Headshot: (1-2 high quality images, .png or .jpg format) Recent portrait photograph of the Artist. If selected, these photos will be used to promote the artist during the residency.
Artist at Work: (1-2 high quality images, .png or .jpg format) A recent photo of the Artist at work in their studio. If selected, these photos will be used to promote the artist during the residency.