November marks the launch of Sitka's new youth art literacy program in partnership with local schools.

Register now: Participants will learn and produce short writings with current Writer-in-Residence Kirstin Valdez Quade.

Join us via Zoom on November 23 at 4PM PST/7PM EST

Join us via Zoom on November 12, 4PM PST/7PM EST

Sitka stewards youth programming for Tillamook County, previously delivered by the communities beloved non-profit for over 30 years, Community Arts Project

Poetry Reading with Allison Hutchcraft‍: Register today and join us for this free, online poetry reading with spring 2018 Sitka poet in residence Allison Hutchcraft. Thursday, October 15 at 4pm

Please join us for this event and help us welcome Athena, Nina, Phil Kirstin and Samantha to the Sitka Center and Cascade Head. Thursday, October 8, 20204-5:30pm PST / 7-8:30pm EST

Purchase raffle tickets now for your chance to win a week long residency or a weekend stay at Sitka!

Register now to participate in the live virtual reading and discussion of "As the World Burns" written by Lee van der Voo.

Register to join an event with award winning literary artist Ellen Waterston where she will read live and participate in a question and answer session hosted by the Sitka Center. Please note the event is free and spaces are limited via Zoom.

It is with sadness that the Sitka team has decided to postpone the 2020 Sitka Art Invitational show due to COVID-19 and the unknown feasibility of public gatherings this fall.

Register now for online workshops

Deadline extended to September 1, 2020

Virtual exhibit of Frank and Ian Boyden's artwork, featuring music played by Jane Boyden

Virtual Mingle & Muse with Ebenezer Galluzzo 2 PM on July 11th

A letter from the Executive Director in regards to the 2020 workshop season being cancelled due to COVID-19

Apply now through April 30, 2020, 5pm PST

Enroll risk free for workshops now through September, cancellation fees are waived.

Updated April 10, 2020: Learn about Sitka’s COVID-19 response in this article covering the steps we're taking to keep our community healthy and how you can help.

Applications Due Friday, July 17, 2020

Ebenezer Galluzzo & Melinda Hurst Frye

Apply now through March 31

Saturday April 25th at 1PM Doors Open at 12:30pm

Katie Gourley reflects on her residency at the Sitka Center.

Interview with Sitka Center's current Ecology Resident tells a story about a focus on conservation in poverty stricken countries, helping to develop sustainable farming by using native resources for textiles.

Join us Saturday, January 4, 2020 for our Resident Show and Tell. Lanny DeVuono, Genevieve Robertson, Maxim Loskutoff and Lydia Conklin will share what they have been up to during their stay at the Sitka center.

Artist Ray Troll and co-author Kirk Johnson, director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History join us for a book talk and signing November 13, 2019.

Nine original residents come back to create another print alongside master printmaker Julia D'Amario producing a special portfolio commemorating Sitka's 50th anniversary in 2020.

Sitka welcomes the first five talented residents starting Monday, September 30.

May Director's Journal from Alison Dennis

An essay from 2019 writer-in-residence Matt Jones

April Director's Journal from Alison Dennis

I have recently returned from an Artist at Sea residency hosted by the Sitka Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center.

March Director's notes from Alison Dennis.

1LT Dylan James O'Keefe, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Project Biologist, talks about the winter journey of the Pacific Salmon Run.

January Director's notes from Alison Dennis.

December Director's notes from Alison Dennis.

Each year, we rely on your generosity, and on your belief in Sitka’s art and ecology mission, to meet our annual operating budget. Will you make a donation in support of Sitka?

Two Show & Tells in January will give you a glimpse into the life of a Sitka Artist-in-Resident.

This Ray Troll original "Oregon Fossil Map" drawing will be on display at the Sitka Art Invitational and will be auctioned off online with an opening bid of $3,500.

Big News! We are continuing this unique partnership with OSU that allows for a visual artist, writer or musician to spend 10 days on an oceanic research vessel.

Celebrate the 25th Anniversary!

Learn about Jen Wozniak, the teacher selected for Sitka's new K-12 educator residency.

Three Sitka Art Invitational artists were offered one-week residencies at Grass Mountain this summer.

Joining us for a special collaborative residency is mural artist Esteban Camacho Steffensen.

There's still room in a few more Sitka workshops this year.

Past Sitka Artist-in-Resident, Tom Crawford, poet and teacher, died on May 29, 2018. His creative spirit will be missed.

Join us for a conversation about cultural appropriation - in Lincoln City

In 2013, the Sitka Center Intern Ellie Duncan created a foraged food cookbook called Edible Sitka. Many local ingrediants are featured, including nettles which are plentiful around Sitka in the spring!

Introducing a new residency: Artist-at-Sea

2018 Sitka Events Schedule

Please join us to welcome the first group of Sitka residents for 2018! January 24 6pm

Saturday, January 27, 10am to 6pm Sunday, January 28, 11am to 5pm

Our 2017-2019 Strategic Plan reflects both our heritage of supporting the exploration of art and ecology, and hints at the exciting places we are heading toward in the future.

Sitka is delighted to announce that we are entering into an agreement with the Community Arts Project (CAP). Beginning this fall, CAP's youth programs and supporting activities will transition to Sitka's ownership.