SCG Artist in Residence & Teaching Program (SCG ART) 2027 - National

Placer Community Foundation (PCF) is a nonprofit public benefit corporation which manages the Susan Cooley Gilliom Artist in Residence & Teaching Program (SCG ART Program).  In partnership with PCF the program is housed through Blue Line Arts in Roseville, CA.

The SCG ART program brings established artists to Placer County for the purpose of teaching and sharing their artistic talents and experience to the greater community. The program was lovingly established at PCF in memory of a local artist, Susan Cooley Gilliom, by her family.  Both Susan and her mother took part in workshops from established and talented artists.  They appreciated the perspective and expertise it offered their own work and wanted similar opportunities afforded to local artists, art students, art educators and art enthusiasts in Susan's hometown and county.

To learn more about this program and a list of past artists, visit: http://placercf.org/visiting-artist/

Important Dates 

Application deadline: Online applications must be submitted by 5:00pm PST on Thursday, December 31st, 2026

Residency dates: Friday, August 13th - Friday, September 3rd, 2027

Notifications: Results will be sent by 5pm PST on Friday, February 5th, 2027

Artist Talk and Reception: Saturday Saturday, August 21st, 2027 from 4:00pm-7:00pm

Questions:

If you have questions about submissions, please contact Blue Line Arts staff during gallery hours at (916) 783-4117 or at Adriana@bluelinearts.org

Terms of Residency: 

The selected artist will be required to lead the following activities during the residency from Friday, August 13th to Friday, September 3rd, 2027:

• Artist Lecture Presentation (1 hour):
  • Saturday, August 21st, 2027 from 4:00pm-5:00pm during a 3rd Saturday Reception at Blue Line Arts.
• Open Studio Hours:
  • for up to two hours per day during gallery hours (Tuesday-Saturday from 11-5pm).
  • Dates and times will be confirmed with the selected artist.
• School Tours:
  • At least 1-2 visits by local students, on-site at Blue Line Arts.
  • Dates and times will be confirmed with the selected artist.
• 2 Workshops:
  • Dates and times will be confirmed with the selected artist.
  • For example, previous SCG ART recipients have taught 2 art workshops that are 1-2 days long for beginner, intermediate, advanced or all skill levels.  Topics can include but are not limited to: professional development for artists, art techniques and process in a variety of different visual art mediums such as painting, drawing, ceramics, printmaking, fiber arts, etc.
• If scheduled, participation in one donor event held by PCF as needed.