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June 6, 2023
News
Summer Youth Day Art and STEAM Camp
June 1, 2023
News
2023 Sitka Raffle Sales Begin June 1
Two Residency Experiences Available
February 28, 2023
News
Open Studio Event at Sitka Center
Drop in on March 31, 2023 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. Masks are required for this event.
February 28, 2023
News
Youth Program Update
Nature-Inspired Tile Illustration
January 12, 2023
News
In Remembrance of Larry Thomas
In Remembrance of Larry Thomas
January 12, 2023
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CoastWatch King Tides Photo Contest
Calling all Tide Watchers and Photographers
January 12, 2023
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Natural Dye Made with Spruce Ink
Youth Program Update
November 23, 2022
News
Keynote Speaker Lydia Conklin and Rainbow Rainbow
Join Us December 8th
November 10, 2022
News
Resident Talk
November 17, 4PM
November 1, 2022
News
Pop-up Gallery and Print Sale
Come visit us in the Salishan Marketplace November 4th through December 18th
August 29, 2022
News
Youth Program Update Summer Workshops:
Our Community Roots
August 29, 2022
2022 Sitka Art Invitational Exhibit + Sale
Calling All Volunteers - Sign Up Now
August 29, 2022
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New Ecology Program Launches at Sitka
In Partnership with Oregon Shores CoastWatch
May 26, 2022
News
Youth Program Update
Evolution of Comics and Graphic Novels
May 17, 2022
News
COVID-19: Spring-Summer 2022 Policy
Vaccination required: For in-person workshop attendees, instructors, staff and other campus visitors
May 4, 2022
News
Upcoming Keynote Speaker
Please join us for our 2022 Spring Keynote with Ian van Coller
May 4, 2022
News
Youth Program Update
Sitka Residents Collaborate with Local Students
May 4, 2022
News
Upcoming Print Sale at Sitka Center
May 19-22, Thursday through Sunday
March 7, 2022
News
2022-2023 Residency Open Call
Apply Now and Help Spread the Word
March 7, 2022
News
Residency Talk Event
Join Us March 17, 2022
February 3, 2022
News
2022-2023 Recorder Residency
Apply Now and Help Spread the Word
February 3, 2022
News
Your Art's Desire Fundraising Event
Join us live via Zoom Thursday, February 10, 2022 5:30-6:30 PM PST
February 3, 2022
News
Youth Program Update
Mycelium: Printmaking and Texture
December 30, 2021
News
Resident Talk
Thursday, January 20, 4PM PST
December 30, 2021
News
Youth Program Update
Clay Plankton Sculptures
December 29, 2021
News
Help Us Ring In 2022
End of Year Matching Gift Challenge
November 24, 2021
News
November Youth Program Update
Diatom Arrays: Lines, Shapes & Radial Symmetry
November 24, 2021
News
Winter Keynote - Michael Wimberly
Join us for an event with Michael Wimberly: Drumming: An Extension of Language
November 24, 2021
News
Are You Safer Outside?
Join us for an Oregon Humanities Conversation Project
November 1, 2021
News
Sitka Center Tree Health and Risk Assessment
Bob Langan, Facilities & Ecology Manager and the Sitka Spruce
October 12, 2021
News
First Fall Resident Talk
Register for this season's first Resident Talk today!
September 22, 2021
News
Artist at Sea Residency is Back
Apply now for a February through March research cruise
September 22, 2021
News
Introducing Estuary House
A New Residency Space at Sitka
July 2, 2021
News
Summer Youth Arts Announcement
Youth Arts Operations Gifts Matched 3-to-1 Through August
July 2, 2021
News
Win a Sitka Residency Experience
Raffle Tickets On Sale Now for May 2022 Stays
May 23, 2021
News
Sitka Community news about Monica Setziol-Phillips
May 5, 2021
News
Sitka is Hiring
Sitka is now hiring for the Studio Technician & Campus Caretaker position. Early applicants are encouraged and the position will remain open until filled.
April 21, 2021
News
March Art Literacy
Alexander Calder, Kinetic Energy and Sculpture
February 16, 2021
News
Sitka Center Community Meeting
Watch a recording of the community meeting recently held covering the successes of 2020 and plans for 2021.
January 25, 2021
News
Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Jordan Schnitzer Printmaking Residency at Sitka
Artists Talks February 4th and 11th at 4pm. Register here now. Exhibit open from January 12th - February 28th at Waterstone Gallery
January 25, 2021
News
January Youth Art Literacy Update
Celebrating Bev Doolittle and Nature's Camouflage
January 25, 2021
News
Now Accepting Residency Applications
Apply Now Through March 30, 2021
November 24, 2020
News
Registration Open for New Writing Workshop
Register now: Participants will learn and produce short writings with current Writer-in-Residence Kirstin Valdez Quade.
November 24, 2020
News
Sitka's Art Literacy Program in Classrooms Now
November marks the launch of Sitka's new youth art literacy program in partnership with local schools.
October 28, 2020
News
Mingle & Muse with Museum Curator, Christina Burke
Join us via Zoom on November 23 at 4PM PST/7PM EST
October 28, 2020
News
Book Reading with Maxim Loskutoff
Join us via Zoom on November 12, 4PM PST/7PM EST
October 15, 2020
News
Press Release - New Youth Programming Stewarded by Sitka
Sitka stewards youth programming for Tillamook County, previously delivered by the communities beloved non-profit for over 30 years, Community Arts Project
September 28, 2020
News
Poetry Reading with Allison Hutchcraft
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
September 28, 2020
News
Fall Residents Show & Tell
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
September 20, 2020
News
2020 Raffle
Purchase raffle tickets now for your chance to win a week long residency or a weekend stay at Sitka!
September 2, 2020
News
Book reading and Q&A with Lee van der Voo
Register now to participate in the live virtual reading and discussion of "As the World Burns" written by Lee van der Voo.
August 3, 2020
News
Join Ellen Waterston and Sitka
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.
July 20, 2020
News
Art Invitational postponed
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.
July 20, 2020
News
Online Workshops in August
Register now for online workshops
July 20, 2020
News
Apply to Teach for Summer 2021
Deadline extended to September 1, 2020
June 12, 2020
News
A Family of Corvids
Virtual exhibit of Frank and Ian Boyden's artwork, featuring music played by Jane Boyden
June 12, 2020
News
Virtual Mingle & Muse with Ebenezer Galluzzo
Virtual Mingle & Muse with Ebenezer Galluzzo 2 PM on July 11th
May 25, 2020
News
2020 Workshop Season Cancelled Due to COVID-19
A letter from the Executive Director in regards to the 2020 workshop season being cancelled due to COVID-19
April 23, 2020
News
Residency Application Window Extended
Apply now through April 30, 2020, 5pm PST
April 23, 2020
News
Summer Workshops
Enroll risk free for workshops now through September, cancellation fees are waived.
March 17, 2020
News
COVID-19 Update: Caring for the Sitka Community
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.
Alison Dennis
February 13, 2020
News
Apply To Teach for the 2021 Workshop Season
Applications Due Friday, July 17, 2020
February 13, 2020
News
Announcing Sitka's Blue Sky Photography 2020 Residency Recipients
Ebenezer Galluzzo & Melinda Hurst Frye
January 12, 2020
News
Spring Resident Show & Tell
Saturday April 25th at 1PM Doors Open at 12:30pm
January 12, 2020
News
Now Accepting Residency Applications
Apply now through March 31
December 17, 2019
News
Baking in This Place
Katie Gourley reflects on her residency at the Sitka Center.
December 9, 2019
News
Interview with Catherine Craig, PhD
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.
December 9, 2019
News
Winter Residents
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.
October 15, 2019
News
Cruisin' the Fossil Coastline
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.
October 14, 2019
News
Jordan Schnitzer Printmaking Residents
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.
August 8, 2019
Journal
Fall Residents
Sitka welcomes the first five talented residents starting Monday, September 30.
Alison Dennis
May 14, 2019
News
Black Tail Deer
An essay from 2019 writer-in-residence Matt Jones
Matt Jones
May 14, 2019
Journal
May Director's Journal
May Director's Journal from Alison Dennis
Alison Dennis
April 22, 2019
Journal
April Director's Journal
April Director's Journal from Alison Dennis
Alison Dennis
April 21, 2019
News
Reflections of an Artist at Sea
I have recently returned from an Artist at Sea residency hosted by the Sitka Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center.
Kristin Link
April 1, 2019
News
An update about the Sitka campus
An update about the Sitka Campus
March 14, 2019
Journal
March Director's Note
March Director's notes from Alison Dennis.
Alison Dennis
March 14, 2019
Journal
Upstream: Steelhead Stories
1LT Dylan James O'Keefe, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Project Biologist, talks about the winter journey of the Pacific Salmon Run.
1lt Dylan James O'Keefe
January 29, 2019
Journal
January Director Notes
January Director's notes from Alison Dennis.
Alison Dennis
December 19, 2018
Journal
December Director Notes
December Director's notes from Alison Dennis.
Alison Dennis
November 20, 2018
News
Make a Year End Donation!
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?
Carrie Hardison
November 13, 2018
News
Upcoming Resident Show & Tells
Two Show & Tells in January will give you a glimpse into the life of a Sitka Artist-in-Resident.
Carrie Hardison
October 15, 2018
News
Original Ray Troll Drawing
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.
Carrie Hardison
September 24, 2018
News
Artist at Sea Residency Application Now Open!
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.
Carrie Hardison
August 22, 2018
News
Sitka Art Invitational: Nov 2-4 2018
Celebrate the 25th Anniversary!
Joanne Daschel
July 13, 2018
News
K-12 Educator Resident Comes to Sitka
Learn about Jen Wozniak, the teacher selected for Sitka's new K-12 educator residency.
Carrie Hardison
July 12, 2018
News
Sitka Art Invitational Residents Come To Grass Mountain
Three Sitka Art Invitational artists were offered one-week residencies at Grass Mountain this summer.
Joanne Daschel
June 14, 2018
News
Introducing Sitka's New Artist at Sea
Joining us for a special collaborative residency is mural artist Esteban Camacho Steffensen.
Joanne Daschel
June 14, 2018
News
Paint, Write, Create!
There's still room in a few more Sitka workshops this year.
Joanne Daschel
June 8, 2018
News
Remembering Tom Crawford
Past Sitka Artist-in-Resident, Tom Crawford, poet and teacher, died on May 29, 2018. His creative spirit will be missed.
Carrie Hardison
May 31, 2018
News
Oregon Humanities Conversation Project in Lincoln City
Join us for a conversation about cultural appropriation - in Lincoln City
Joanne Daschel
April 6, 2018
News
Stinging Nettle Pesto Recipe
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!
Mindy Chaffin
March 30, 2018
News
Maiden Voyage of the Artist-at-Sea Residency
Introducing a new residency: Artist-at-Sea
Joanne Daschel
February 21, 2018
News
2018 Schedule of Events
2018 Sitka Events Schedule
Joanne Daschel
December 19, 2017
News
Spring Residents' Opening Show and Tell
Please join us to welcome the first group of Sitka residents for 2018! January 24 6pm
Kimberly Ota
December 19, 2017
News
Portland Art Museum Fine Print Fair
Saturday, January 27, 10am to 6pm Sunday, January 28, 11am to 5pm
Kimberly Ota
October 4, 2017
News
Strategic Plan
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.
Eric Vines
News
Maxim Loskutoff Live Reading and Q&A Event
News
Sitka Announces New Art Literacy Programming through Oregon Coast Schools
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.