Associated Residency Program
The Artist in Residence Program at Grand Canyon National Park provides a unique opportunity for visitors to engage with the land, cultures, and histories of the region through emotional, spiritual, and intellectually stimulating contemporary art – including exhibitions, films, performances, workshops, and unique participatory projects.
Artists are selected annually for residence through a competitive application process. A review panel of local arts leaders select artists who can provide world-class educational and interpretive experiences to the community while enjoying the opportunity to work in a location that inspires pure awe.
The Artist in Residence program serves the priorities of the National Park Service’s Department of Interpretation and Resource Education including inclusive storytelling and climate change and aims to highlight differing perspectives on this precious natural resource.
Applications for 2026 will be accepted from May 15 - July 15, 2025.
Url/web link to application
Residency Eligibility
Residency Length
4 weeks - 10 weeks
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
1
Discipline
Book Arts
Ceramics/Clay Arts/Pottery
Choreography
Costume/Fashion Design
Dance
Digital Media
Documentary
Drawing
Ecology
Electronic Arts
Environmental Arts
Environmentalism/Conservation
Fiction
Film
Installation Arts
Interdisciplinary Arts
Literary Nonfiction
Literature
Mixed Media
Moving Image
Multimedia Arts
Music
New Genres
Nonfiction
Painting
Paper Arts
Performance Art
Photography
Poetry
Printmaking
Public Art
Science
Sculpture
Social Practice
Sound Art
Storytelling
Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving
Theater
Visual Arts
Woodworking
Writing
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
Spouses/partners allowed for full stay (non-collaborators)
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Participate in public programming
Give artist talk or presentation
Lead workshop for the public
Residency Experience Summary
Meals Provided
Residents have access to private kitchen
No meals are provided
Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Exhibition / Installation Space
Performance/Presentation Facilities
Easels
Other
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Type of Housing
Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Application Information
Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
3
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
375
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
Fee Details
Stipend = $750/week
Travel = $250
Supply Budget = $300
Grant/Scholarship/other Funding Support
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support Details
Grand Canyon Indigenous and local (Valle, Tusayan, Williams) artists may apply for free.
Hardship grants are available for low-income artists who cannot afford the $25 application fee.
Application Type
Open application
