Now Accepting Applications for 2025–2026 Guest Artist in Residence!
COOS BAY, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College is launching a new Guest Artist in Residence (SGAR) Program for the 2025–2026 academic year. The program is designed to connect professional artists with local students and community members through hands-on teaching, public workshops, and community engagement.
The nine-month residency takes place at Southwestern’s Coos Campus and the Coos Art Museum in Coos Bay, Oregon, providing artists with time, space, and support to develop their work while helping expand access to the arts throughout the South Coast.
Residency Benefits
- $1,600 monthly stipend – Intended to cover materials, travel, shipping, and living expenses for the duration of the residency
- Studio space on Southwestern’s Coos Campus and at the Coos Art Museum
- On-campus housing and a 10-meal-per-week dining plan
- A solo exhibition at Southwestern’s Eden Gallery
The selected artist will teach two or more classes or workshops per term for Southwestern students, in addition to developing and teaching at least one workshop per term for the Coos Art Museum Studio. They will collaborate with students, faculty, and local partners to make the arts more inclusive and accessible.
“We designed this residency with students, artists, and the broader South Coast community in mind,” said Ali Mageehon, Vice President of Instruction and Student Services. “It’s about making the arts more visible and meaningful in people’s lives, while supporting artists in ways that help them grow creatively and build connections.”
Eligibility & How to Apply
Applications are now open for the program’s inaugural year. Artists working in painting (any medium), photography, mixed media, installation art, or bronze casting are encouraged to apply:
- Applicants should have a developed artistic practice, teaching experience with undergraduate students, and the technical skills to work independently in a studio environment.
- Ideal for emerging or mid-career artists looking to balance studio work with teaching and community collaboration.
- Artists from both the U.S. and abroad are welcome to apply. International artists must independently secure legal residency status.
Full application requirements are listed in the SGAR application form.
Click on the button to apply:
SGAR Program Application
IMPORTANT DATES
- Deadline to apply: June 18, 2025
- Zoom Interviews: Week of June 23, 2025
- Residency period: September 1, 2025 – June 12, 2026 (9 months)
Whether you’re an artist looking to grow your practice through teaching and community engagement—or know someone whose work would thrive in this setting—we hope you apply or share this opportunity with an artist who could bring their talent and vision to our community.
