Successful applicants to the paid residence program are given $250 per week plus partial support for travel to and from the residency, and for project materials. Residents are encouraged to stay for a period of three to eight weeks, during which time they will be expected to produce work that examines, engages, or reflects the land uses of the surrounding area. The duration of the residence does not need to be continuous. Some applicants may wish to make a preliminary reconnaissance visit to further acquaint themselves with the environs, though an extensive orientation packet that describes the area is provided to all residents before arrival.

The CLUI requires that paid residents create original work or documentation (photos, text, sketches, models, video, film, etc.) during or soon after their tenure at Wendover, for display at the Wendover Exhibit Hall, and, additionally, in CLUI literature, and possibly (with the artist / researcher's permission) in traveling exhibits curated by the CLUI. Paid residents are asked to display work at the Wendover Exhibit Hall for a period of up to one year following their stay.

During their tenure in Wendover, residents are expected to care for CLUI exhibit and residence facilities. These activities include periodic docent duties at the Exhibit Hall, basic upkeep of the site, and maintaining the residence facilities as necessary.

This is not the Romantic West

Applicants must be aware that the residence facilities are rustic, and the area has harsh and unpredictable qualities, that do not suit all palates (possible intrusive events in the area include aerial military activity, dust storms, drag racing, movie productions, etc.).

The nearest large population center is Salt Lake City, 120 miles east on Interstate 80. Although the ethereal, desolate salt flats suggest isolation, one should not expect to find an idyllic retreat away from civilization. The residence site is at the edge of a small but booming gaming town. On the Nevada side are several active casino/hotel complexes, a golf course, and many new prefabricated homes for nearly 6,000 inhabitants. The Utah side is poor, and is littered with weathered buildings and debris from the old Airbase.

The meteorological climate of Wendover has been described as "the weather on drugs". It is generally hot in the summer and freezing in the winter. The most comfortable times are in the fall and spring, though temperature fluctuations can be extreme. Rain storms can occur any time of year and be sudden and violent, with winds of hurricane force occasionally knocking trucks off the Interstate. The weather can also be moderate for weeks on end.

Bring a Car if You Can

It is highly recommended that residents bring an automobile with them for transportation and exploration of the surrounding area. Off-road vehicles and bicycles are sometimes available for working in the field, however, long distance travel on public roadways will require a car, as public transportation in the area is limited.

Application Procedure

Submit a one page explanation of why you want to participate in the Wendover Residence Program, and what you plan to do when you get there. At the top of the page, list your name, address, phone number, and the proposed dates for your residency.

In addition to the essay, send a current resume or vitae, and documentation of your past work in slide, print, or electronic format (links to online portfolios/projects are also encouraged.) If you are sending film or video, please send it in an easily readable VHS, CD, or DVD format. You must include a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you wish to have your work samples returned to you.

If you have matching funds, or would be interested in residing without pay, please note this on your application. Whenever possible we will host unpaid residents, and special consideration will be given to residents who procure outside funding sources.

Selections are made on an ongoing basis, with no deadlines. Selection is competitive. This residency program is open to people of all disciplines, backgrounds, working methods, and levels of experience. Applications are welcome from collaborators or groups who wish to work together on projects. A peer review panel meets periodically to select residents based on their submitted proposal. Submissions are not acknowledged upon receipt. If you would like to confirm the status of your application, feel free to contact the CLUI.

Some applicants who are not selected by the review committee to be among the few supported residents, may be invited to use the facilities at their own expense, if scheduling permits. This option comes without any specific program demands as far as creating work to be displayed. Residents who select this option, may then reapply for a supported residence position.

Please send your application to: Wendover Residence Program Application The Center for Land Use Interpretation 9331 Venice Blvd. Culver City CA 90232 Additional Information: CLUI Wendover Complex About Wendover and its environs

The Wendover Residence Program is supported in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.