Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture
Residencies
PMRCAA Residency Program
Artists, ecological scientists, and scholars wanting to explore connections to nature, land conservation, historic preservation, agriculture and community building projects are invited to Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture in Sisters, Oregon.
About the Residency Program
Our vision at Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture (PMRCAA) is to connect sustainable agricultural practices, conservation, arts and sciences with traditional and contemporary crafts and skills integral to ranching life including: metal, glass, wood and leather work, ceramics, fibers and textiles, writing, painting and drawing, photography, film and music.
Efforts consist of offering a space where cultural practitioners, ecological scientists and creative thinkers can immerse themselves in their work and/or research through access to studios, open space, and beautiful scenery, working alongside PMRCAA staff, volunteers and community members to preserve the natural biosphere and historic buildings of the ranch for years to come.
At PMRCAA, we strive to bring together individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures to find creative solutions to unique challenges. We hope to serve as a platform that fosters the exchange of knowledge between creative people from in- and outside of Central Oregon.
Residents are asked to contribute to the ranch or the local community by helping around the ranch and/or by presenting a workshop or artist’s talk in the community. At the same time, residents are given time and space for their own artistic practice.
Program Overview
Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts and Agriculture (PMRCAA) offers two-week and four-week residencies from March to mid-November. A residency cohort consists of two to four residents who share a large, historic home on the ranch property while each resident is assigned their own private studio.
Since 2018, the program has been supporting artists, scientists, writers and researchers from a variety of fields and with a range of experience levels. Applicants working on mediums such as painting, ceramics/pottery, printmaking, book arts, sculpture, fiber arts, mixed media, digital media, photography (digital), installation art, music and performance arts, writing, interdisciplinary work and any scientific and creative research are encouraged to apply.
2027 Residency: Application Opens May 1st
2027 Theme: Process and Material
Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts and Agriculture provides space, time, and resources for writers, visual artists, and those incorporating agricultural components into their research to apply for a two- or four-week residency.
Process and Material, invites artists and scientists to investigate the fundamentals of their practice on a working Ranch in Central Oregon. Whether working with substances drawn from the earth or found objects, all materials hold memory and meaning as the methods of the practitioner work to unfold their potential. In 2027, we encourage artists, conservationists, and scholars to think deeply about their own processes and materials, how they inform the works they create, and to explore new and imaginative opportunities.
We ask that the time spent here at PMRCAA be dedicated to learning, crafting, and experimenting; and includes engaging with our curious and active community in Central Oregon. We welcome work across disciplines and mediums, including ceramics, photography, textiles, arborology, and beyond.
Application Timeline
- May 1 – Application opens on Slideroom
- May 15 at 11:00 a.m. PST – Virtual info session via Zoom. Watch the recording here!
- July 6 at midnight. PST – Application Closes
- August 12 – 14 – Finalist interviews
- August 24 – Reference responses due
- September – Residency decisions announced
References
If you are a finalist, PMRCAA will contact 2 references, please place their contact information in the application.
Please consider the following for references:
- At least one from within your discipline area.
- If applicable, one from a former residency.
- One who can evaluate your ability to live and work collaboratively in a positive, community setting.
More information for the reference submissions will be provided after the finalist interviews.
Application deadline: Monday, July 6th , 2026 at Midnight, PST
Our Residency applications are accepted through the Slideroom portal. All applicants are required to create a username and password in order to complete the application. For helpful information on starting your application process, please visit Slideroom’s help page linked here.
If you have trouble accessing Slideroom or need additional support, please contact us.
Before you apply, we encourage you to look at PMRCAA’s goals and history, as well as The Roundhouse Foundation’s Mission and Vision. PMRCAA foregrounds its identity in a strong sense of place and community, and encourages residents to actively engage with the local talent in an exchange of ideas and knowledge.
Eligibility
PMRCAA fosters the creative, intellectual and personal growth for emerging artists and scientists, as well as those who are more established in their career. There are no specific educational qualifications for entry into the program.
Residencies are awarded competitively, at no cost, to those who have submitted the proposal that best meets the evaluation criteria by the application deadline. Evaluation criteria include (in no particular order): quality of work, community engagement, connection to the ranch setting and relevance to the theme. Applications are evaluated by panels of external reviewers, who are established and working in fields or practices associated with PMRCAA’s mission.
Applicants must address, in the application, their ability to be self-directed in their work and have to present a history of focused work within the discipline for which they are applying.
If Applicants are applying as a collaboration, they should submit one, single application for their time here and include the names and details of each person in the collaboration group. Work space needs should be clearly specified (i.e. whether or not separate studios are required).
PMRCAA can only consider application materials from US-based applicants.
PMRCAA Resident Alumni: Alumni can apply for a residency at PMRCAA every two years.
COVID-19 Vaccination: We are requiring all residents be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 if accepted to participate in PMRCAA’s program. If you have a medical exemption, please reach out to PMRCAA staff upon applying so we can further discuss your safety and options. All accepted residents will be asked to share proof of vaccination and negative COVID test prior to arrival.
PMRCAA actively seeks applicants from all backgrounds, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, disability, HIV status, or veteran status.
Ranch Setting
PMRCAA shares a boundary with the city of Sisters, a beautiful small town with an active arts community. It is 20 miles from Redmond (the location of the airport) and 20 miles from Bend (Central Oregon’s largest city). The Ranch is a working 260-acre historical property currently running cattle, sheep and chickens. Residents walk or bicycle easily into town to enjoy its galleries, restaurants and shops.
During each residency period, there will be two to four residents on site. Collaboration and exchange of ideas among residents and community members is encouraged.
Residents are given 24-hour access to all facilities and the time and space to create. All residents have access to the common spaces within the Hammond House and designated studios. Residents are responsible for their studio’s up-keep and general maintenance.
The ranch is engaged with several environmental and ecological projects, including regenerative agricultural work, organic gardening and a cut flower operation. In order to maintain the beauty and safe environment of Pine Meadow Ranch, there are safety guidelines that applicants need to understand and agree to if selected.
Ranch Safety Guidelines
Ranch Equipment: Permission must be given for the use of any ranch tools, equipment or materials. A safety check is required in order for a resident to use any power tools. All tools need to be returned to the Ranch Shop at the end of its use. Farm equipment (tractors, trailers, ATVs, etc.) are NOT available for residents to use at any time
Pets: Pets are not allowed on the ranch property.
Livestock and Pastures: For everyone’s safety, petting and feeding the livestock is not allowed. Pastures are off limits unless a resident is given express permission by a PMRCAA staff member.
Smoking and Vaping: PMRCAA is a smoke and vape-free facility.
Privacy and security: Overnight guests are not allowed. Residents are provided with a gate code which is not to be shared unless given permission by a PMRCAA staff member. Day time guests and visitors can be accommodated with 24-hour notice of visits. Please coordinate guest visits with staff.
Community Engagement
At PMRCAA, our work is grounded in a strong sense of place and community. As such, we are always looking for opportunities to connect participating residents with our local community. We invite residents to make a meaningful connection to the larger community as part of their residency. The formats for the community engagement activity might vary from an interpersonal encounter with members of the local community (one-on-one meetings) or each resident can apply to teach a workshop or plan an Artist Talk/Lecture. If you are interested in leading a workshop or lecture while you are in residence, please submit an application through our online form: (Coming Soon).
To learn more about the different community engagement opportunities we offer, click here. For examples of previous community engagement events, read resident stories on our blog.
Please note:
- For each cohort (2 weeks and 4 weeks), we host an – Studio Tour where the general public is invited to engage with the artists and learn more about their practice and what they have done during their time at the Ranch. Because community engagement is such a fundamental element of our programming we ask residents to participate in this event.
- We are unable to accommodate all residents with teaching opportunities. If teaching (or any proposed community engagement) is crucial to your time in residency, please be sure to indicate why in the application.
Facilities & Services
Housing: Private room with a shared or private bathroom, kitchen, dining and laundry area.
Meals: Occasional meals might be provided and the pantry is stocked with essential items and ingredients.
Studio Spaces:
The nine studio spaces have been adapted for different mediums. The PMRCAA staff assigns one of these studios to each resident, depending upon their practice. Most studios are rustic, converted ranch buildings, with two using wood stoves for heat. One studio, Studio 6000, is an off-site printmaking workspace a mile and a half from the ranch. Below is the list and brief description of each on-site studio space. Click here to download a PDF document with studio measurements and specifications.
- Tent Cabin: Located next to Whychus Creek, this unique cabin has three walls constructed of a heavy-duty tarpaulin, similar to those of a yurt. This inspirational space is ideal for dry mediums, unless working outdoors.
- Dairy Barn: (Not available for 2027) This big structure has been outfitted with a stage, curtains and great acoustics from its former days as a music venue. This space is ideal for performance artists or creators in need of tall ceilings and a large space. Bear in mind this space is located upstairs with no elevator access.
- Kiln Room: This studio retains the architecture from its former days as a dairy. The cow stanchions remain as a testament to this usage. The Kiln Room, home to PMRCAA’s kiln, is a studio space as well as a shared workspace for ceramicists. Ideal for wet and messy mediums.
- Pickle Room: Located next to the Kiln Room, the Pickle Studio features large big windows that offer a lot of natural light. Potable water is available only in large thermos containers. Non-potable water is available when there is little threat of freezing. Heat is provided with an electric heater. This cozy space was the historic milk parlor and it is ideal for ceramicists and other wet mediums.
- Old Shop: Situated in the center of PMRCAA property, this renovated structure features tall ceilings, a lot of natural light and rustic wall and ceiling fixtures. This space is ideal for wet and messy mediums.
- Tack Room: Formerly housing horse care equipment, this renovated private studio now offers a peaceful place where fiber and dry medium artists can focus on their craft. There is no access to running water in this space.
- Hammond House Downstairs Studio: Located in the Hammond House, the Downstairs Studio offers access to your creative space without having to step outside. As the studio is situated in the communal living space, artists working in this space will be asked to respect quiet hours. This studio is ideal for quiet, dry mediums.
- Hammond House Upstairs Studio: Located on the second floor of Hammond House, this space offers wrap-around views of Whychus Creek, mountains peaks and acres of fields and forests. This studio has a private outdoor entrance, but it is also connected to one of the bedrooms at the Hammond House. If there is an occupant of this adjacent bedroom that studio space will be assigned to that resident. Because the studio is situated in the communal living space, artists working in this space will be asked to respect communal quiet hours.
- Cooper’s Penthouse: Communal space containing a flatbed scanner, inkjet printer, GlowForge laser cutter, self healing cutting mats, straight edges for those working with dry, clean materials. This studio is open to all residents and available to use by appointment during business hours. Small amounts of photo paper, acrylic and plywood are available for purchase but we encourage residents to supply their own.
Technology: Wi-Fi is available throughout the Hammond House, Headquarters and in select studios. There is no television in the home.
Accessibility: Unfortunately, due to the historic nature of the property, PMRCAA is not ADA accessible. Walking paths link the studios to Hammond House and Hammond House is not an ADA accessible building.
Residency & Application Fees
There are no residency or applications fees.
Stipend
Stipends are provided to offset living and travel expenses for out-of-town residents. Residents are expected to commit themselves for the entire residency session with the stipend being $200 per week.
Travel Reimbursement
Requests for a travel reimbursement are available for qualifying residents who are outside a 1,000 miles, one-way, radius of PMRCAA and travel to the site. The requested reimbursement limit is $300. Reimbursements will be paid upon completion of residency and will be based on your address at the time of the awarded residency. There are a limited number of reimbursements available for residents. The request will be considered by The Roundhouse Foundation Trustees and may only be used during the resident’s residency dates.
