The Chalk Hill Artist Residency is set on a winery property in the Chalk Hill AVA of Sonoma County, California. The residency partners with nonprofits, galleries, and museums; visual artists are hosted for multi-week stays with the winery and surrounding agricultural community as the working context.
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2027 Chalk Hill Residency
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Residency on a winery property in the Chalk Hill AVA of Sonoma County, California. Partners with non-profits, galleries, and museums; the winery + surrounding agricultural community is the working context.
Deadline: October 15, 2026
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Includes the original Rate My Artist Residency community poll: 4.9 from 18 votes (archival, 2013–2016).
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Anonymous Artistanonymous
Attended 2015 · June 25, 2015
I am very much a house person
I am very much a house person. And when I came to Chalk Hill with the intention to finish a book, I knew on forehand that most of the time I had to spend inside, writing. So I did. Three sessions of one hour per day: thirty-four days, the same routine: breakfast-write-walk to the office-write-lunch-walk to the office-write. The house is a dream. The more I got absorbed by my routine, the more it grew on me. Writing is a very anti-social discipline. The world inside your head, the one where the imagination takes you is the most important one. If people appear in your real life, they almost get mythical proportions. They appear at the edge of the imaginary world. Alice and Margo lightened up that very edge with their smiles and incredible good mood. I only had to work, in the best conditions one can think of. If 'ifs' really exists I'd like to return one day, and work on an other book.
— Anonymous, 2015. Imported from the original ratemyartistresidency.com archive.
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Anonymous Artistanonymous
Attended 2015 · June 26, 2015
Chalk Hill Residency is a jewel
Chalk Hill Residency is a jewel. As a plein air landscape painter, the expansive property offered a myriad of places to paint - from vineyards to mountains to cliffs and the banks of the Russian river. The studio was a great place to keep supplies, and rest in the shade. The residence house is rustic and charming and art-filled. The directors Alice and Margo are warm and welcoming, artists and enthusiasts, and excellent stewards of their family property. I highly recommend the program and the location.
— Anonymous, 2015. Imported from the original ratemyartistresidency.com archive.
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Anonymous Artistanonymous
Attended 2015 · July 2, 2015
Endless treasures to this residency
Endless treasures to this residency. Old ranch houses, barns full of books, the lake with a small canoe, the river, lizards, rocks, chirping insect evenings to contemplate the work of the day, the friendliness of environment, pleasant solitude and closeness to the landscape. It was my first residency and such a very special place. The month passed with great speed....and wonderful and focused progress.
— Anonymous, 2015. Imported from the original ratemyartistresidency.com archive.
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Anonymous Artistanonymous
Attended 2015 · July 13, 2015
My residency at Chalk Hill still plays over and over in my head still
My residency at Chalk Hill still plays over and over in my head still to this day. Being there was so incredibly impactful on my art, mind and soul. I immediately felt at home on grounds, in the cottage and studio after the first night there. My residency was particularly special because my family was allowed to join me. With my husband's support with looking after our little one, I was able to focus the bulk of my time towards my artwork, which made me feel very connected to my art and my family. Chalk Hill Artist Residency was my heaven. I have never felt so confident in my creative mind and I whole heartly believe that every minute spent there was cleansing me from my life in the city. I felt on top of the world to be gifted the time and space to work out new and old ideas. I painted, as that is my go to creative process, but in addition I dabbled with a site specific project on the grounds. The vineyards, the river, and the surrounding hills compelled to try push my boundaries, to move outside of my comfort zone. Alice and Margo were extremely generous by allowing me space while I worked. I never felt pressured to finish a project there, but their interest and excitement were very motivating and encouraging. In the end, my own motivation pushed me to finish a new series of paintings and an outdoor installation project. I would give Chalk Hill Artist Residency the highest ranking for a creative experience. It was a place that will stay with me forever, and for that, I am eternally grateful.
— Anonymous, 2015. Imported from the original ratemyartistresidency.com archive.
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Anonymous Artistanonymous
Attended 2015 · June 24, 2015
An open landscape, on a bucolic vineyard setting sits a studio and
An open landscape, on a bucolic vineyard setting sits a studio and personal cottage for ideal working conditions. My residence at Chalk Hill benefitted from this rural environment and I know this historic property will give a lot to its artists. My airy and generously large workspace was optimal for oil painting and large canvases. I was thankful for the program Directors warm and neighborly care as I worked on new projects and hike on their property. I would recommend it for anyone and look forward to applying again myself. -Ron Nadarski
— Anonymous, 2015. Imported from the original ratemyartistresidency.com archive.
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Anonymous Artistanonymous
Attended 2015 · June 24, 2015
Never in my life have I had never had an opportunity to be completely
Never in my life have I had never had an opportunity to be completely focused on my creative expression! The Chalk Hill Artist residency gave me this. It is a treasure. The property is absolutely stunning, the studio light and spacious and the little ranch house charming! I am coming back for my second residency this week.
— Anonymous, 2015. Imported from the original ratemyartistresidency.com archive.
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Anonymous Artistanonymous
Attended 2015 · June 29, 2015
I thoroughly enjoyed my month at Chalk Hill
I thoroughly enjoyed my month at Chalk Hill. Applying artists should know that it is a relatively solitary experience (compared to other residencies), but that was perfect for me and really gave me the time to tune-in to my own process and work for long quiet days. I took breaks to take walks and dip in the river. It's a beautiful location and the house has tons of character and history which I found inspiring.
— Anonymous, 2015. Imported from the original ratemyartistresidency.com archive.
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