sƛ̓x̣etkʷ Artist-in-Residence Program – Round 3

Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC) invites applications for the third cohort of its sƛ̓x̣etkʷ Artist-in-Residence Program. The residency is designed for emerging Native American visual artists who are enrolled members of a U.S. federally recognized tribe. Preference is given to artists from Pacific Northwest tribes, especially the Schitsu'umsh (Coeur d'Alene).

About the Residency

The residency runs from January 5 to March 26, 2027 (approximately three months). The program aims to support cultural exchange, artistic development, and community engagement while providing artists with dedicated time and resources to advance their practice.

Eligibility

• Emerging Native American (NA) artist who is a documented descendent and/or enrolled member of a U.S. Federally Recognized Tribe (FRT).
• Priority given to Tribes of the Pacific Northwest.

Benefits

• Total stipend of $9,000 paid monthly.
• Furnished off-campus housing.
• Studio space in the sƛ̓x̣etkʷ Fine and Applied Arts Building.
• Up to $500 in travel reimbursement.
• Access to fine-art facilities (ceramics, printmaking, digital art, sculpture).
• Optional mentorship.
• Opportunities to lead workshops, demonstrations, and community programming with students and the broader Spokane community.
• Gallery apprenticeship and exhibition opportunity.

Schedule

January 5 to March 26, 2027 (approximately three months).

Applications are free and must be submitted by October 20, 2026.