This site is built on original work by Dwane Morvik
Copyright @ 2009 Eastend Arts Council
Eastend, Saskatchewan, Canada
This is the house that Wallace Stegner lived in from age 7
to 12. The community and geography made an indelible
impression upon him and was the inspiration for much of
his writing. The one and half storey house was built
on this site in 1917 by Wallace Stegner's father and the
family lived here until 1921 when they moved to Montana.
In 1990, the house was restored by the Eastend Arts Council and established
as a Residence for Artists.
The House is available as a Writer/Artist's residence
for stays from one week to up to eleven months.
The rent
of $250 per month (pro-rated for shorter terms) includes
all utilities. Residents are responsible
for long
distance telephone charges.
The Stegner House provides a quiet and attractive
environment in which an artist can work on his or her
professional projects. Living in Eastend affords the
resident the opportunity to explore the beauty of
southwest Saskatchewan and to experience life in a
rural, agricultural community.
Residents staying for 2 weeks or more, are encouraged to
donate one afternoon or evening to a community
presentation. This can take the form of an art exhibit,
a reading, or a talk about their work. Other than this,
every effort is made to ensure a disturbance free stay.
As time and inclination allow, the residents are invited
to join in community life, feature their work in local
media and make themselves available for interviews with
local media.
The house is situated on a quiet street on the edge of
town. All town amenities are within easy walking
distance and there are walking, hiking and cycling
opportunities from the doorstep.
The main floor consists of kitchen, dining room and living room, along with one bedroom. Upstairs, is study, one bedroom and the bathroom. A glassed veranda runs along the front of the house. It is fully furnished and equipped with dishes, towels and bedding. The study on the second floor overlooks the Frenchman River and the eastern benches of the Cypress Hills, providing a spectacular view of the sunset. Although not large, the house will comfortably accommodate two adults and one child. Please note that the Stegner House has a no smoking, no pets policy.
The Wallace Stegner House is funded in part by donations
from Mary Stegner, Saskatchewan Heritage Foundation,
Writers' Development Trust, Saskatchewan Folklore &
History Society, grants from Provincial and Federal
Government, and donations from many other including
assistance from the Town of Eastend and Saskatchewan
Writers' Guild.
To apply for Residency in the Wallace Stegner House,
see
the Residency Eligibility and Application Form