The University Club of Portland’s Artist-In-Residence program was established in 2008 to enrich the University Club membership experience and to provide an opportunity to Northwest artists to reach a broad audience.  Such programs are rare in private Clubs across the country. Each year one Board-approved professional Northwest artist establishes a working studio in the Club.  Members have the unique opportunity to observe the artist at work as well as engage in discussions and consultations with the artist. 

It is a goal of the Artist-In-Residence program to enhance the art collection of the University Club of Portland for present members and future generations.  The collection includes works of painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, and sculpture.  As a requirement of participation in the program each resident artist is asked to donate a recent work to the permanent collection.

The annual Artist-In-Residence program begins with an artist reception and show in September.  A second reception is scheduled during the year of residency.   Throughout the year recent works by the artist are on display in the University Club of Portland and available for purchase.  During the time of residency the Artist-in-Residence maintains a working studio in the University Club of Portland. This affords the Club membership a singular opportunity to observe the artist at work.  Members can also take advantage of scheduled artist lectures, demonstrations, and fee-based classes.

Benefits to Artist-In-Residence

The University Club of Portland is a unique and extraordinary private social club.  Founded in 1898 the Club’s 800 members include professionals from the public and private sectors, business owners, authors, artists, and leaders in government and education.

The University Club of Portland Artist-in-Residence is chosen for a residency of one year (September-August).  Residency is open to professional studio artists living in Oregon and southern Washington.  Upon acceptance the University Club of Portland will host an Artist’s Gallery Opening for all current University Club members and their guests.  The artist selected as the University Club of Portland’s Artist-In-Residence receives a complimentary year-long membership in the University Club of Portland as well as access to reciprocal clubs worldwide.  The Artist-In-Residence program includes additional benefits of a complimentary twice-monthly luncheon privilege for two, and an invitation to attend one complimentary University Club-sponsored event for two annually with food and non-alcoholic beverages included.   A dedicated studio space of approximately 200 sq. ft.  is provided to the artist. 

 Through fee-based classes and lectures the artist has access to the large and select audience of the University Club of Portland membership.  The Artist-In-Residence will offer complimentary lectures and/or demonstrations as appropriate to the unique interests of the artist and University Club members.  The artist’s works for sale are displayed prominently throughout the Club for the entire year of residency and no commission will be taken by the University Club of Portland from the sale of those works.  The Artist-In-Residence will donate a recent piece of work to remain in the permanent collection of the University Club of Portland.  

Selection Process

Professional artists working in the following fields will be considered for Residency: painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, and sculpture.  Selection will be made on the basis of portfolio submission, artist statement, and personal presentation. The Artist-In-Residence agrees to offer workshops, demonstrations, and lectures as appropriate to Membership interests.  Proximity to Portland is of value as the program requires use of the provided studio.

Applications/Submission Process

The University Club of Portland is accepting applications for the 2013-2014 Artist-In-Residence from February 1 - March 15, 2013.  This program offers a professional studio artist living in Oregon or southern Washington the opportunity to create in a private studio, offer workshops and lectures, exhibit and sell work, and enjoy complimentary membership in the premier social club in Portland.  Artists in the following fields:  painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, sculpture.  DEADLINE:  MARCH 15, 2013

Application Guidelines

Sales

All sales of Artist-In-Residence work exhibited at the University Club of Portland are commission-free, excepting existing commission agreements with the artist’s representative or gallery. The artist’s works are fully insured while on display at the University Club of Portland. Current works by the Artist-In-Residence will be displayed throughout the University Club of Portland during the year of residency; these works will be available for sale to members and guests of the University Club of Portland.  As works are sold they will be replaced by other current works by the Artist-In-Residence. The University Club of Portland requests that the Artist have a minimum of 10 works available for sale at all times.

Learn more about the 2012-2013 UC Artist-in-Residence, Eduardo Fernandez.

Learn more about the 2011-2012 UC Artist-in-Residence, Thomas Kitts.

Learn more about the 2010-2011 UC Artist-in-Residence, Lisa Caballero.

Learn more about the 2008-2009 UC Artist-in-Residence, Eric Jacobsen.