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Sitka Center for Art and Ecology

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www.sitkacenter.org Nurturing creativity through workshops and residencies on the Oregon coast.

The Sitka Center is located in view of the Pacific Ocean, under Cascade Head and at the edge of the Salmon River estuary. Spiraling out from the Sitka Center’s campus is an array of protected and heart-wrenchingly beautiful lands, including a United Nations Biosphere Reserve and the only Scenic Research Area in the world. We are literally a center at the edge – a place where land, freshwater, saltwater, and sky meet, and people and ideas converge, commingle, and depart transformed.

If you're free Sunday, October 18, we could really use your help as a volunteer at the Sitka Art Invitational. Email gil...

10/12/2026

If you're free Sunday, October 18, we could really use your help as a volunteer at the Sitka Art Invitational. Email [email protected], if you'd like to help. Hope to see you at the show!

09/23/2026

👉Help make some magic and be part of the fun from the start when you volunteer at the Sitka Art Invitational.

Sitka relies on a small army of art-loving volunteers to make this event a success.

If you’d like to volunteer, please email [email protected].

08/06/2026

Apply to Teach at the Sitka Center
2027 Workshop Season
Proposals Open Now

The Sitka Center for Art and Ecology in Otis, Oregon is now accepting proposals for the 2027 summer workshop season. Applications will be gathered through Slideroom and can be submitted now through Monday, September 28, 2026.

We welcome workshop proposals from both new and returning instructors teaching a broad range of creative and nature-based subjects, including fiber arts, printmaking, ceramics, writing, woodworking, painting, drawing, environmental science, book arts and more.

Sitka instructors are paid per day of instruction and stay on site overnight on campus. For more information, please reference the Apply to Teach page on Sitka's website.

02/17/2026

The workshop catalog is in mailboxes now and members-first registration is coming right up—Thursday, 2/19, 9am PST.

Sitka Center offers early access to workshop registration for all active members. Basic memberships start at just $50 and higher levels include discounts on workshop tuition.

Planning to join? We recommend joining or renewing a lapsed membership now so you’re all set when registration opens.

Here’s how to get ready:

Join or renew your membership at sitkacenter.org.
Create your account. New members will set up an account and password during checkout.
You’re all set. Once your membership purchase is complete, you’ll be ready to register for workshops on February 19 at 9am PST.
Preview and plan ahead. Take a look at the upcoming workshops and note the ones you’d like to register for.

Joining now helps you avoid delays and ensures you’re ready to choose your favorite workshops when registration opens.

Joining now helps you avoid delays and ensures you're ready to choose your favorite workshops when registration opens.

Thank you for being part of the Sitka community. We can’t wait to share another inspiring season with you.

12/12/2025

Sitka Resident Talk
Join us online via Zoom
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
4 PM PST
Free, registration required

The December 16 Resident Talk features Cordy Joan, Heejo Kim, Sam Sharp, Evan Benally Atwood and Kohana Wilson. Through brief presentations, residents will take you inside their practices and discuss how their time at Sitka fits within their broader work. Resident bios are included below. Please join us and help give them a warm Sitka community welcome.

REGISTER:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9o5-YimeTZ62qst3y8TEkw #/registration

11/11/2025

Sitka Resident Talk
Join us online via Zoom
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
4 PM PST
Free, registration required
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TcWOgMXkT9ibJChn8ZsJlw #/registration

Clockwise from top left: TK Smith, Camille McDaniel, Ann Aspinwall, Adia Gibbs and Kristen Miller

Enjoy brief presentations from practitioners working and living in residence at Sitka Center. Come learn about their work and give them a warm Sitka community welcome.

10/08/2025

OPENING SOON
Join us for the Sitka Art Invitational
October 10-12, 2025, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 11-5
100 local artists and more than 300 works of art, live music and artist conversations — all converging for three days at Portland’s Oregon Contemporary
8371 North Interstate Ave.
Portland, OR, 97217

FREE ADMISSION

09/10/2025

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED IN PORTLAND!

The Sitka Art Invitational relies on volunteers for its success. Volunteers enjoy the bustling energy of the exhibit, the excitement of viewing the art and the satisfaction of helping support the community of regional artists. Spend time before or after your shift—see the show, connect with the Sitka community, listen to live music and meet artists on hand for "Artist Conversations."

Volunteers make visitors welcome and facilitate art sales. We are seeking more volunteer greeters, docents and cashiers for the exhibit (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday). It's fun! No expertise is required. We train you on the spot and a Sitka staff member will be there to help the whole time. Shifts are typically four hours long. Please contact Exhibits Coordinator [email protected] to learn about volunteer opportunities, sign up, or ask questions. Thank you, volunteers!

08/26/2025

Sitka is hiring Youth Instructors in Clatsop County or Seaside, Knappa, Jewell school districts. https://sitkacenter.org/join-the-team/

08/25/2025

Save the dates and check sitkacenter.org for more info on volunteering. We are so grateful for the support of our Sitka community.

Address

56605 Sitka Drive
Otis, OR
97368

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

+15419945485

Website

http://www.sitkacenter.org/

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