REQUIREMENTS

Skookum Wawa is open to individual applicants with Native American descent who are currently living in the Western United States. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

Applicants should be fluent in the English language. Chosen residents are expected to be highly motivated, self-sustained, and capable of managing their own schedule. The property is non-smoking, pet and drug free. The facilities are currently not ADA accessible.

SCHEDULE

SPRING 2025 / Residency 1 
March 1st through March 31st, 2025
This session begins with the early signs of spring with wild flowers and edibles starting to leaf out with the “new green” and animals and birds emerging from their winter pattern. Weather can include blustery storms but often broken by brilliant days of sunshine, with temps ranging from a low of 30’s to highs in the 50’s. 

FALL 2025 / Residency 2
September 1st through September 30th, 2025
Fall will be in its full glory during this residency, with Salmon running up the river, the winds dying and temperatures of lows in the 50’s and highs in the upper 60’s. Big leaf maples and Alders will be dropping their leaves while the steadfast Sitka and Hemlock evergreens welcome the cool evenings. Wild mushrooms and Huckleberries will abound.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A) A letter of intent: Describe how your current or future work aligns with the Residency and its proposed themes. What can we do to support you and your work and what are you passionate about right now? What would be your dream outcome for this Residency? Is there anything else you would like to share with us? If so please also include.

B) Examples of your work:

• For prose please submit up to 15 pages of writing samples which must be submitted in PDF or
  Word format with a font size no smaller than 12pt.  

• For poetry, please submit up to 8 pages. (PDF in 12 point type please) 

• For journalism or photo journalism please provide 4 examples of your work with accompanying illustrations or photos where appropriate.   

Please feel free to link us to other key examples of your work like a web site, project etc.

C) Please provide an up to date CV / Resume that gives us a better idea of who you are and what your life has been focused on. Additional information, complete application requirements and instructions can be found in our application form.

D) Referrals / Testimonials: While not a requirement, the inclusion of referrals and/or testimonials from people who have played a key role in your life would be helpful to the residencies reviewers. 

SELECTION PROCESS

Applications are reviewed by a selection committee. The entire list of applications is scored by each member of the committee, who review the artist statements and each work sample. In addition to the submitted work samples, members of the committee may also independently research the applicant’s work online and via their website, if provided.

The committee will then collectively decide on a select group of finalists who are then individually interviewed and ultimately awards two applicants per year. Chosen applicants will be notified personally and a letter of acceptance will include a contract, liability waiver, house rules, map, and helpful tips.

Please review the FAQ page for more information about the Skookum Wawa program and residence.

TIMING

Applicants should select their preferred residency time period based on their own preference and schedule. Every effort will be made to fit the applicant’s schedule, but we can’t guarantee that their preferred time period will be awarded to them.

If you are awarded a residency and for some reason are unable to attend, your residency will not be carried over to the next open application period, unless special arrangements have been made with the residency hosts.

Applications are accepted through the deadline date of midnight, Nov 15th and Incomplete applications cannot be reviewed.

Click below to submit your application before submitting your required documents outlined above.