Second Annual Artist in Residence (AIR) Program
Application Now Open
Recology Western Oregon & Arts Alliance of Yamhill County invite local artists to apply for our 2026 Artist in Residence
Program.
- Submissions open February 9, 2026;
- Submissions Close: May 10, 2026
- Four-month program with a $1,000 monthly artist stipend
- (2 local artists selected)
- Showcase conservation and creative reuse through art
- Reclaim discarded materials from the McMinnville Transfer Station and turn them into art
- Public gallery exhibition in October 2026
The Artist in Residence Program is open to local artists in Yamhill County, and Recology customers in Polk County, and members of The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, regardless of style or medium.
Please note this application requires a google login.
You can register as a guest.
For application questions email:
Meet the 2025 AIR Artists
Blaine Niehus
Blaine Niehus is a welding artist whose work fuses industrial strength with organic beauty. With a background in metal fabrication and a creative mindset, Blaine transforms raw steel and recycled materials into expressive pieces that are sure to grab your attention.
Jessica Husvar
Born and raised in Oregon, Jessica didn’t begin pursuing art seriously until college, where a spontaneous interest led her to teach herself watercolor by painting her way through an encyclopedia of owls. Her work has diversified, but to this day continues to be inspired by animals, landscapes, and the quiet beauty of wild places. She has traveled across the country and around the world, always taking her art with her—selling original paintings and creating murals that reflect the spirit of each place.
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