Centrum Residency

About

Since 1974, the Centrum Artists-In-Residence program has welcomed hundreds of artists and creative thinkers to immerse themselves in the historic charm and natural beauty of Fort Worden. The campus has sweeping views of the Olympic and Cascade Mountain ranges, miles of wandering beach and forest trails, and a peppering of World War I–era batteries and bunkers.

The land on which it sits and the waters that it borders are the traditional territory of the S’Klallam and Chemakum people. We strive to honor their thriving culture and sustain their homelands.

Creative professionals from all disciplines and backgrounds can take advantage of charming cabins, studio spaces, and a rich array of local resources. These residencies allow both individuals and collectives to customize experiences that range from creative solitary pursuits to collaborative productions.

CENTRUM RESIDENCY PROGRAMS INCLUDE:

Emerging Artist Residency

The Emerging Artist Residency provides stipends, multiple resident gatherings, visiting artists & curators, and an open studio/public reading. This residency is aimed at visual and interdisciplinary artists in the Pacific Northwest who are towards beginning of their creative paths and can benefit from the time to focus and receive support from a community of peers and specialists in their fields.

• COST: No fee charged for this program.
• Stipend/Honorarium: $1500
• Time of year: October
• Length: 4 weeks
• Applicants must live in Washington, Oregon, British Columbia, Idaho, Montana, or Alaska
• Application: Apply for 2027 via our 2027 Centrum Residency Application, open until June 30, 2026, here.

Self-Directed General Residencies

These residencies are largely solitary, with an optional weekly coffee meet-up with other residents. These happen Jan-June and August-December. This program is fee-based, with fee-waived scholarships available.

• COST: $450/week for lodging + $50-100/week for studio space if requested
• Stipend/Honorarium: None, but a limited number of scholarships for reduced fees are available.
• Time of year: January-April and August-December.
• Length: 1-4 weeks
• Applicants may come from anywhere in the world.
• Application: Apply for 2027 via our 2027 Centrum Residency Application, open until June 30, 2026, here.

In the Making Residencies

These residencies have public-facing components that could be a workshop, a temporary installation, a performance, or another type of community engagement at some point during the residency. Stipends and funds for these vary and are project-specific. These happen throughout the year. If you have an idea for In the Making, indicate so on your application with a brief description, and if selected, we’ll follow up to plan it in more detail.

• COST: There is no fee charged for this residency.
• Stipend/Honorarium: $2,000
• Time of year: Varies and depends on project. Typically between January-April or August-December
• Length: 1-4 weeks.
• Applicants may come from all over the world.
• Application: Apply for 2027 via our 2027 Centrum Residency Application, open until June 30, 2026, here.

Via Submittable at https://centrum.submittable.com/submit/353127/2027-centrum-residency-application.