The Oregon Cartoon Project (OCP) is excited to announce a call for applications for the 2nd annual Anne Elizabeth Richardson Artist-in-Residence and Event Intern positions. Anne Richardson, raised in Portland, studied film making at Columbia University in New York. Returning to Portland, she became a local historian of Oregon’s independent films and other arts. She sought to document the unique creative features of Oregon art, ground those features in the artist’s Oregon experience, and trace their influence on the evolution of the broader craft. Through the Oregon Cartoon Institute and the Oregon Film History Conference, she passionately pursued the question of what was, in fact, “Oregon” about Oregon art.
To seed Anne’s passion in a younger generation of Oregon artists and help us carry her work into the future, the OCP is seeking applicants for our 2025-26 Artist-in-Residence and Event Intern positions. We aim to provide $5000 in monthly installments of $500 to artists who:
-study and/or employ an art form for creative expression and tie that art form to an historical or contemporary Oregon social context; and/or
-develop and execute a plan for developing an enthusiasm for creative expression and a celebration of Oregon art among local school or community populations.
Over the course of their Residency and Event Internship, the selected individuals will meet monthly in collaboration with the OCP Board, including the former Artist-in-Residence and Event Intern, who will help mentor them toward successful completion of their proposed projects.
To apply for the Anne Elizabeth Richardson Artist-in-Residency or Event Intern position, please email the following to ktmayrich (at) gmail.com: 1) a cover letter describing your interest in the Residency or Event Internship, the nature of your art studies and/or practice and/or your event planning experience, as well as its connection to Oregon themes (if applicable, include photos of/from your art or events), and your enthusiasm for public art education and outreach; 2) a current resume; and 3) three references. The deadline for receipt of application materials is Sunday, August 31st, 2025.
Anne Elizabeth Richardson