Creative Tides Channel Islands Harbor - Call for Artists-In-Residency

CALL FOR ARTISTS

DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2026
Thank you for your interest in OPAC's Creative Tides Artist-in-Residency at the Channel Islands Harbor.

Funded through the California Coastal Commission's Whale Tail Grant Program, this four-month residency invites one Ventura County artist to collaborate with Harbor staff, community members, and environmental partners to explore the relationship between art, coastal stewardship, and public engagement.

The selected artist will receive a $10,000 stipend and work alongside OPAC to develop creative experiences that celebrate and protect our coastal environment. The residency will take place in Spring 2027, with artist selection occurring in Fall 2026.
A complete application must include:

We recommend preparing your written responses and files before beginning.
1. Resume: Include relevant exhibitions, public art, residencies, teaching, or community arts experience.
2. Statement of Approach (750 words maximum)
  Rather than a finalized proposal, tell us how you would approach this residency. Describe your artistic practice, what interests you about Channel Islands Harbor, the environmental themes you would like to explore, how you engage community members in your work, and the types of creative experiences you might develop. We are looking for artists who are curious, collaborative, and excited to create work that grows from research, partnerships, and community participation.
3. Proposed Timeline: Provide a general timeline for your four-month residency.
4. References: Provide two (2) professional references familiar with your artistic or community-based work.
5. Work Samples:
- 6–10 images of previous work
- Up to three examples of community-engaged projects (if available)
- Optional website or social media links
Upload (in PDF form ONLY) your responses of 1-4 described above, here:

Make sure to combine PDF Files as one (1). Limited to one (1) PDF File!
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Upload images described in number 5 above, here:

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Optional website or social media links
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If you have questions about the residency or application process, please contact:

Carolyn Mullin
Executive Director
Oxnard Performing Arts Center (OPAC)
📧 carolyn@theopac.org
📞 (805) 385-8147

We look forward to learning more about your work and your vision for connecting art, community, and the coast.
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