--- title: SCG Artist in Residence & Teaching Program (SCG ART) 2027 - National description: >- Three-week residency in Roseville, California for artists across the US, with studio space, $10,000 project funding, teaching workshops and an exhibition. No entry fee. url: 'https://www.artsume.com/programs/3a614747-2288-4b50-89e3-1f7e9252daeb' type: program status: open createdAt: '2026-09-04' updatedAt: '2026-09-30' programType: Residency organization: Blue Line Arts organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/blue-line-arts' deadline: '2026-12-31' location: 'Blue Line Arts, Roseville, CA, United States' isOnline: false compensationRange: '$10,000 budget, large studio space, funding for projects' careerStages: - Established --- # SCG Artist in Residence & Teaching Program (SCG ART) 2027 - National **Hosted by:** Blue Line Arts **Type:** Residency | **Location:** Blue Line Arts, Roseville, CA, United States | **Deadline:** December 31, 2026 ## About This Program 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. The program was lovingly established at PCF in memory of a local artist, Susan Cooley Gilliom, by her family. 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. Both Susan and her mother took part in workshops from established and talented artists. They appreciated the perspective and expertise it offered their own work and wanted similar opportunities afforded to local artists, art students, art educators and art enthusiasts in Susan's hometown and county. ### 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 The selected artist will be required to lead the following activities during the residency from Friday, August 13th to Friday, September 3rd, 2027: - 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. For example, 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. - If scheduled, participation in one donor event held by PCF as needed. ### Eligibility Criteria - Open to all artists in the United States 18 years or older, EXCLUDING the following California counties: Placer County, Nevada County, Yolo County, El Dorado County, Sacramento County, Sutter-Yuba County. - Artists residing in the excluded areas are encouraged to apply for the SCG Regional Residency. - Must not have been selected for an SCG Residency at Blue Line before - All forms of art making and mediums will be considered for this opportunity. ## Eligibility & Requirements - **Career Stage:** Established - **Geographic Eligibility:** National - **Disciplines:** All disciplines - **Age Requirements:** 18+ years old - **Note:** Open to all artists in the United States 18 years or older, excluding residents of Placer, Nevada, Yolo, El Dorado, Sacramento and Sutter-Yuba counties in California. Artists residing in the excluded areas are encouraged to apply for the SCG Regional Residency. Must not have been selected for an SCG Residency at Blue Line before. ### Additional Requirements - Cover Letter (1-2 pages maximum, PDF format) - Workshop Proposals (2 pages maximum, PDF format): 1 page for each of 2 workshops - Curriculum Vitae (2 pages maximum, PDF format) - Artist's Statement (1 page maximum, PDF format) - Work Examples (5-10 high quality images, .png or .jpg format) - Artist Headshot (1-2 high quality images, .png or .jpg format) - Artist at Work (1-2 high quality images, .png or .jpg format) ## Compensation & Benefits $10,000 budget, large studio space, funding for projects **Includes:** Stipend ## What's Provided - **Studio Access:** Provided - Large studio space, with the ability to exhibit work in the studio space. ## Timeline - **Opens:** May 4, 2026 - **Deadline:** December 31, 2026 - **Program Start:** August 13, 2027 - **Program End:** September 3, 2027 ## Contact **Contact:** Blue Line Arts staff **Email:** info@bluelinearts.org **Phone:** 916-783-4117 ## How to Apply Apply at: https://artist.callforentry.org/agreetoterms.php?ID=17508