Visiting Scholars & Artists

Amerind welcomes visiting scholars and artists in several programs.

Emerging scholars and artists can qualify for stipends to support their stay at Amerind. Established scholars and artists can arrange for extended stays to research, create, and enjoy the beauty, peace, and welcome of the Amerind campus. Please learn more about each program below.

Emerging Artists in Residence

Amerind Museum, Dragoon, AZ, seeks Artist in Residence applications from emerging Native American artists. Artists are selected through a competitive process. Selected artists must be in residence in Amerind housing for 1 month. The selected artist(s) will receive housing, workspace, and a $3,000/month stipend (depending on the availability of funding). Given the nature of the artist’s work, Amerind may consider an exhibition or similar event by the selected artist. We welcome visual artists, performing artists, and literary artists. For this program, we are seeking Indigenous artists who are at the beginning of their artistic careers.

Tohono O'odham artist Derrick Gonzalez. A young man with long black hair and glasses.
2022 Visiting Artist Derrick Gonzales
2023 Visiting Scholar Lori Barkwill Love, PhD.

Emerging Scholars in Residence

Amerind Museum, Dragoon, AZ, seeks Scholar in Residence applications from emerging scholars in anthropology, history, Native American studies, and other related fields. Scholars are selected through a competitive process. Selected scholars must be in residence at the Amerind Museum for 1 month. The selected scholars will receive housing and a $3,000/month stipend (depending on the availability of funding).

Internships

Students interested in internship opportunities will find more information on Amerind’s Employment Openings page.

Amerind Museum on the horizon as it sits on higher rocky ground above a broad open space currently verdant green with a lone yucca plant in the middle.
Amerind Museum

Established scholars & Artists in Residence

Researchers and artists with established careers are welcome to create, rest, and enjoy the Amerind campus. We have two one-bedroom apartments and a four-bedroom house available for guests. Scholars and artists may use the museum collections, or they may come for the relaxed atmosphere and the time to work on their research and artistic works. Housing at a nominal cost is available.

Whether you are looking for a longer sabbatical or a weekend get-away, you are sure to find peace and inspiration at Amerind. To apply, send a proposal via email with the following information.

  1. CV or resume.
  2. Description of the work you will accomplish while in residence.
  3. Length of your stay.
  4. Description of the Amerind collections and archives you plan to use (if any).

Questions?

Contact Eric Kaldahl at the Amerind Museum by phone at 520-586-366 or email at [email protected].

Housing Options

Visiting Scholars & Artists

Housing at a nominal cost is available for scholars, artists, and for sabbaticals.

The Duplex Apartments and the Archaeology House are traditional options for Visiting Scholars, artist’s residencies, and other types of longer-term stays. Visit our Facilities page for more information on housing.