 Second Annual Artist in Residence (AIR) Program |
WELCOME 2026 ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE
| The Arts Alliance of Yamhill County is excited to announce the selection of Chuck and Tiffany as the 2026 Recology McMinnville Artist in Residence recipients. This unique partnership between AAYC and Recology Western Oregon provides artists with the opportunity to transform discarded materials into meaningful works of art while helping our community see creativity, conservation, and reuse through a new lens. Throughout the summer, Chuck and Tiffany will be working with materials sourced directly from the Recology McMinnville Transfer Station, creating new bodies of work inspired by the objects and stories hidden within our waste stream. Their residencies will culminate in a public exhibition this fall, with opportunities for the community to engage with the artists and learn more about their creative processes. Visitors will have the opportunity to experience the artists' work during special public events throughout the residency, including activities connected to the Art Harvest Studio Tour. These events will offer a behind the scenes look at the creative process and demonstrate how discarded materials can be transformed into compelling works of art. We are thrilled to welcome Chuck and Tiffany to the program and look forward to sharing their creative journeys with our community throughout the summer. |
Meet the Artists
Chuck brings decades of experience transforming reclaimed metal, wood, electronics, and industrial materials into imaginative sculptures and mechanical parodies. Inspired by the “treasure trove” of artistic possibilities found within discarded materials, he plans to create whimsical works reflecting the character of Yamhill County, including themes drawn from agriculture, vineyards, timber, machinery, and even the occasional UFO. His work celebrates the unexpected beauty and potential hidden in everyday objects that others may overlook.
Tiffany is a mixed media artist whose work explores transformation, resilience, and renewal through reclaimed materials. Combining sculpture, printmaking, surface transfer, and industrial remnants, she creates thoughtful works that challenge our perceptions of waste and value. During the residency, she will continue developing a series of sculptural and print based pieces using rusted metals, industrial debris, and discarded surfaces collected at the transfer station. Her work invites viewers to reconsider what is cast aside and recognize the potential for renewal and change.
Interest in this year's program was exceptionally strong, and we thank every artist who applied. The quality and creativity of the submissions made the selection process both inspiring and challenging for our review committee.
2025 Artist in Residency