The Art at Cedar Point Artist in Residence program is aimed at artists and writers interested in the intersection of art and science. Hosted at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Cedar Point Biological Station in western Nebraska, the residency offers artists and creative writers the opportunity to engage and interact with researchers, professors, and students of the biological sciences. Both established and emerging artists/writers are invited to apply.
APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR 2024: March 15, 2024
HOW TO APPLY:
Email a cover letter describing your interest in the art/science mission of Art at Cedar Point and how a residency would benefit your practice, along with a pdf of 10-15 examples of artwork or 3-4 writing samples, and a current CV to s-kmorrow6@huskers.unl.edu. Artists working in video should provide links to online content for viewing. In the cover letter, please indicate whether you'd like a 1 week residency or a 2 week residency. Our jurors will each rank the applicants and awards and choice of dates will be arranged by that ranking (artist #1 will receive an award and first choice of open dates etc.)
Total costs of the program include field station housing and three meals per day, at $280/week. Several scholarship awards are available for emerging and Nebraska artists/writers. All residents are responsible for their own travel costs to and from CPBS.
RESIDENCY AWARDS:
Art at Cedar Point offers a limited number of residency awards covering the cost of room and board to artists and writers working in or native to Nebraska and to emerging artists (currently enrolled graduate students or recent degree recipients). The application process is the same, but those applying for a Residency Award should address their eligibility and need for an award in the cover letter.
OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE:
Cedar Point Biological Station hosts instructors and undergraduate students for classes in art, literature and biology which offer artists the opportunity to engage across disciplines. Following is a schedule for summer 2024 to consider when selecting your available dates.
May 26-June 14: Literature & the Environment, Avian Biology, Fundamentals of Biology II
June 16-July 5: Predator Ecology, Field Herpetology
July 7-July 26: Field Epidemiology, Fundamentals of Biology II, Ecology and Evolution
July 28-August 16: Field Parasitology, Limnology
Scientists who return to CPBS each year include experts focused on cliff swallows, aquatic turtles, prairie dogs, lizards, and snakes. If you have a specific interest in one of these topics, please contact the program coordinator for more information about how to connect.
COMMUNITY:
Artists and writers who wish to engage with the local community are welcome to propose a public speaking event or workshop for youth or adults. A fully equipped auditorium is available nearby at the Lake McConaughy Visitors’ Center for speaking events, and limited facilities are available there and at CPBS for workshops or demonstrations.
Past Artists in Residence Include:
Connor Beck
Patricia Davis
April Edwards
Shelby Freehling
Victoria Hoyt
Zack Jacobs
Andrea Jenkins
Sarah Johnson
Mackayla Kelsey
Kristine Langley Mahler
Gretchen Larsen
Kassidy Linabery
Stephanie Marcellus
Charlotte Middleton
John O'Keefe
Luci Packard
Rosevelt Pardy
Adele Phillips
Lindsey Pinkerton
Thomas Powell
Kristina Sheufelt
Max Sorenson
Phae Strong
Kelly Weber
Amy Wendling
Matt Whitaker
Cory Willard
Christopher Williams
** If you have attended a residency at CPBS and are not on this list, or if you are on this list and you have a website not listed, please email our coordinator so we can get the list updated
For more information, contact Program Coordinator Kat Morrow at s-kmorrow6@huskers.unl.edu