In 2018, the renowned Southeast Alaska artists Eric and Pam Bealer left their remote homestead property to the Sitka Conservation Society’s Living Wilderness Fund. The property is in the Lisianski Inlet of Chichagof Island near K’udeis’x̱’e Pelican, AK and only accessible by boat and small plane. It is surrounded by the magnificent West Chichagof-Yakobi Wilderness, which SCS original members spent years working to get established by bringing policymakers and others to the area in order for them to form their own meaningful connections to place; ones you can only get from first hand experience.

The Bealers were deeply connected to the lands and waters surrounding their home and that was reflected in both their lifestyle and art. They strived to live a life on the Sea Pony Farm where they were as self reliant as possible and used only materials that they could gather and harvest from the surrounding natural environment. Eric’s incredibly detailed wood engraving prints of nature scenes developed from moments living life in this place were sold in the community at local shops and he was well known throughout the state. His work inspired and connected people to the scenery, landscapes, and fine details of the place. The Bealers asked that SCS use the property “to continue to help and protect this land that we so love.”

 

 

Donate to Support Sea Pony Farm Property & Programs

Sea Pony Farm Vision

Use the Sea Pony Farm property to host a robust and diverse Wilderness Residency and Stewardship Program with outcomes that build sustainable and resilient natural and human communities.

Visitors include artists, writers, youth, and community leaders from diverse backgrounds and mediums that work with Sitka Conservation Society to build transformational relationships around shared values and ideals, steward the surrounding lands and waters, recharge and rejuvenate from their work, and inspire voices for the Tongass and its communities in creative and collaborative ways.

 

Residency and Volunteer Spotlights

Norm Campbell

Steve Lawrie

Michaela Goade

Leslie Espino

brontë velez

Julian Brave NoiseCat

Dr. Katharine K. Wilkinson

Maureen O'Hanlon

Annie Bartholomew

Randy Bollinger

Joe and Yarona Jacobson & Merrick Bochart

Tristan Rhodes

Elizabeth Jean Younce

Spencer Severson

Gregg and Rachel Dietzman

Samuel Dennis and Jon Mueller

Get Involved

If you are an artist that connects art creations/advocacy work with our mission to protect the Tongass or a non-profit worker focused on climate change issues, renewable energy, indigenous activism, or environmental policy, we invite you to fill out our application.

All art forms are considered, including Visual Art, Printmaking, Photography, Film, Fiber Arts, Writing, Spoken word, Music, Dance, Mixed Medias, Carpentry and Woodworking, Boat Building, and more.

Apply Here

Support Our Work at Sea Pony Farm

Support Sitka Conservation Society's Sea Pony Farm Property and Programs that continue the artistic legacies of Eric and Pam Bealer and the legacy of SCS founders bringing people to and advocating for the West Chichagof-Yakobi Wildernress and Tongass National Forest!

Your donation will:

  • Sponsor an artist, policymaker, or key regional partner we want to host for a meaningful retreat at Sea Pony Farm.
  • Support program operations and marine/small plane transport associated with our residency and land stewardship programs based at the property.
  • Allow us to continue making sustainable improvements to the property (including renewable energy, off-grid living, water, safety, and sanitation system upgrades).


   Donate Here