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title: CREEKSIDE ARTS Retreats
description: >-
  Two-to-four-week self-funded retreat among the Redwoods of Northern
  California, with private living space and studio, for artists of all
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status: open
createdAt: '2026-09-04'
updatedAt: '2026-09-30'
programType: Residency
organization: Creekside Arts
organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/creekside-arts'
deadline: '2026-12-01'
location: 'Humboldt County, CA, United States'
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compensationRange: >-
  Artist pays $1,050–$1,450 for a two-week retreat; private living space and
  private studio included. Rate varies depending on lodging/studio needs and is
  reduced for longer stays.
disciplines:
  - printmaking
  - illustration
  - painting
  - photography
  - sculpture
  - ceramics
  - dance
  - performance
  - writing
  - playwriting
  - poetry
  - music
  - mixed media
---

# CREEKSIDE ARTS Retreats

**Hosted by:** Creekside Arts

**Type:** Residency | **Location:** Humboldt County, CA, United States | **Deadline:** December 1, 2026

## About This Program

> "Land, place, community, nature, climate, education, and social and political consciousness and justice"

CREEKSIDE ARTS is a collective of friends, neighbors and artists who collaborate to support the arts and community in Humboldt county.

CREEKSIDE ARTS Retreats offer artists stays of 2 to 4 weeks. This is an opportunity to reflect, create and explore in an inspiring setting among the Redwoods of Northern California. Preference will be given to applications that demonstrate a project focus on what is dear to our community: Land, place, community, nature, climate, education, and social and political consciousness and justice. We welcome artists from a broad range of creative disciplines.

The retreats are an opportunity for artists to focus on their work and enjoy the beauty of the surroundings. There are 8 members of the Creekside Arts collective, who live on the Creekside Arts grounds. Artists are invited to make themselves at home on the Creekside Arts grounds, join our weekly community gatherings, and focus on their art in a beautiful, natural setting. Resident artists are asked to participate in a causal showing or artist panel at the end of their stay. There may or may not be other visiting artists here at the same time.

### Duration of residency

Retreats are a minimum of two weeks. Longer stays encouraged. Creekside Arts will begin to accept applications May 1, 2026, for stays starting in June, through December 1, 2026. We also offer an annual 3-week Spring Residency Program (May/June), a more curated, structured, and collaborative program that requires a full 3-week stay. Please inquire directly if you are interested in a residency opportunity with a more guided, interactive and collaborative focus.

### Accommodation

Each artist has a fully equipped private living space. See our website for photos of the various living spaces at Creekside Arts.

### Disciplines, work equipment and assistance

Creekside Arts Residencies/ Retreats are open to print makers, illustrators, painters, photographers, sculpture artists, ceramicists, dancers, performers, writers, playwrights, poets, musicians, mixed media artists and creatives of all types.

### Studio / Workspace

Each living space has a separate, private work space/studio. Indoor and outdoor performance spaces are available.

### Fees and support

$1050 – $1450 for two-week retreats. Rate varies depending on lodging/studio needs. Rate reduced for longer stays.

### Expectations towards the artist

Artists are expected to share their work with the Creekside Arts collective and neighbors, which can take the form of an evening showing or artist talk. Resident artists who are interested in doing a larger community showing can discuss this option with us and we are happy to help support and organize.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** printmaking, illustration, painting, photography, sculpture, ceramics, dance, performance, writing, playwriting, poetry, music, mixed media
- **Note:** Preference is given to applications that demonstrate a project focus on what is dear to the Creekside Arts community: land, place, community, nature, climate, education, and social and political consciousness and justice. Open to artists from a broad range of creative disciplines; creatives of all types are welcome.

## Compensation & Benefits

Artist pays $1,050–$1,450 for a two-week retreat; private living space and private studio included. Rate varies depending on lodging/studio needs and is reduced for longer stays.

$1050 – $1450 for two-week retreats. Rate varies depending on lodging/studio needs. Rate reduced for longer stays.

## What's Provided

- **Housing:** Provided - Each artist has a fully equipped private living space. Rate varies depending on lodging/studio needs. Rate reduced for longer stays.
- **Studio Access:** Provided - Each living space has a separate, private work space/studio. Indoor and outdoor performance spaces are available.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** May 1, 2026
- **Deadline:** December 1, 2026
- **Program Start:** June 16, 2026
- **Program End:** December 18, 2026

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdq1kVXMrM_THKCeoYR-qmDh22nfiydw8p815C6wmf8vNwXow/viewform