Anderson Ranch Artists-in-Residence Program

Artist-in-Residence in the painting studio

Artist-in-Residence in the painting studio

Anderson Ranch artists on campus

Anderson Ranch artists on campus

Anderson Ranch outdoor sculpture exhibition

Anderson Ranch outdoor sculpture exhibition

Artist-in-Residence in the painting studio

Artist-in-Residence in the painting studio

Anderson Ranch Artists-in-Residence Program

Snowmass Village, CO, United States

Anderson Ranch’s Artists-in-Residence Program fosters creative, intellectual and professional growth for emerging and established visual artists. Residents have access to world-class facilities and studio time, free from everyday pressures. Residents can pursue interdisciplinary projects among a community of working artists, and gain feedback from prominent Visiting Artists and Critics. The Ranch setting is specifically crafted to aid artists in the production of their work. The residency is designed to allow artists to take risks and pursue new projects and ideas. Residents will be provided housing, studio space and meals. Residencies are offered in ceramics, new media, photography, furniture design, woodworking, painting, drawing, printmaking and sculpture. Fall residents pay a fee of $1,500 for the 10 weeks at the Ranch. Spring residents pay a fee of $750 for the five weeks at the Ranch. A select group of the 32 residencies are fully funded fellowships awarded by the jury panel. Residencies are offered during Spring and Fall terms each year.

Contact

5263 Owl Creek Road
Snowmass Village, CO 81611
United States

Year Founded
1968
Context
Rural
Remote
Residency Structure
Embedded in a craft school
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Residency Length
5 weeks - 10 weeks
Languages
English
Spanish
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
16
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
May apply as a team
Discipline
Drawing
Interdisciplinary Arts
Mixed Media
Painting
Printmaking
Sculpture
Visual Arts
Ceramics/Clay Arts/Pottery
Digital Fabrication
Woodworking
Digital Media
Multimedia Arts
Photography
Illustration
Companions
Pets are not allowed
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
N/A
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Participate in open studio with fellow residents
Give artist talk or presentation
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Opportunity to travel
Immersion in new culture and/context
Unstructured time
Art production support
Access to studio space to create new work
Access to equipment, specialized facilities and/or technical support
Access to training on new artistic techniques and/or apprenticeship
Inspiration from natural environment
Opportunities to develop relationships with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to collaborate with other artists/residents
Opportunities to develop relationships with other artists/residents
Opportunities to exhibit or perform new work
Additional Eligibility Information

The application deadline for Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 residencies is February 19, 2023. 

  • Fall: October 4 – December 13, 2023 (10 weeks)
  • Spring session I: February 1 – March 7, 2024 (5 weeks)
  • Spring session II: March 14 – April 18, 2024 (5 weeks)

Required Application Materials to Prepare:

  • Website
  • Contact information, resume/CV, and short bio
  • Area of Focus
  • A statement of purpose: what you plan to accomplish using the time, space and facilities if you are awarded a residency.
  • Three references (including contact information) who can attest to your ability to participate and work within an artistic community. If selected, your references will be contacted by Anderson Ranch Arts Center during the review process. Letters of recommendation are not required.
  • A $30 non-refundable application fee is due at the time of submitting an application through SlideRoom paid via credit card or by PayPal.
  • Ten images of work completed within the past three years including: images (up to 5MB each) and/or video (up to 250MB each). Jpeg images should be no larger than 5MB each. Each time-based work sample should be up to two minutes in length or less. Do not include external links to media samples or websites. Do not include multiple page pdfs as one media sample. Do not include trailer video samples.
Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
16
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
75
Artist Stipend
0
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
0
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
750
US Dollar (USD)
Fee Details

Fall residents pay a fee of $1,500 for the 10 weeks at the Ranch. Spring residents pay a fee of $750 for the five weeks at the Ranch. A select group of the 32 residencies are fully funded fellowships awarded by the jury panel. 

Grant/Scholarship/other Funding Support
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support Details

A select group of the 32 residencies are fully funded fellowships awarded by the jury panel. 

Application Fee
30
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Pre-orientation
Manual / handbook before arrival
Communication before arrival to discuss accommodations, medical conditions, or other health needs
Orientation upon arrival
Contact information and available accommodations for programs, events, and campus
Full description of accessibility on campus
Links to resources, effective practices, grievance procedures, etc.
Written and or hard copies of text being presented
Staff/volunteer reading information aloud
Staff/volunteer giving directions
Staff/volunteer providing guidance to help locate facilities or activities
Contact info for accessibility requests for event/programming
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Inaccessible
Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Case by case consideration by staff
Accessibility Contact Name
Andrea Wallace
Accessibility Contact Email
awallace@andersonranch.org
Type of Housing
Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Accessible Housing
Inaccessible
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
Case by case consideration
Accessible Communal Spaces
Inaccessible
Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry on campus
WIFI available in housing
Housekeeping services
Heat and Cool control managed by resident
Meals Provided
All meals
Additional Meals Information
Vegan meal options can be requested
Vegetarian meal options can be requested
Gluten-free meal options can be requested
Kosher and halal options can be requested
Food allergies and restrictions can be accommodated
Snack and beverage provided
Computer/Internet Access
Computer and internet connection provided in common area (shared)
Computer and internet connection provided in studio area (private)
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Facilities Details

State-of-the-art studios are available in ceramics, new media, photography, furniture design, woodworking, painting, drawing, printmaking and sculpture. 

Studios/Special Equipment
Shared Studios
Dedicated Studio/Shop Technicians - Part Time
Exhibition / Installation Space
Ceramics Workspace
Electric Wheels
Slab Roller
Clay Mixers
Raku Kiln
Electric Kiln
Gas Kiln
Heavy Metals / Blacksmithing
Anvils, Stakes + Hammers
Soldering Workspace
Darkroom (Black And White)
Darkroom (Color)
Large Format Printer / Plotter
Large Format Scanner
Film Scanner
Printers + Scanner
Photo + Video Editing Suite
Painting Workspace (Oil)
Easels
Drawing Benches
Printmaking Workspaces
Drying Racks
Light Tables
Large Sinks
Large Exposure Unit
Dedicated Wood Shop
Woodworking Tools
Tablesaw
Bandsaw
Router Table
Wood Bending Equipment
Jointer
Planer
Wood Vises And Wood Working Table
Studio Support/Tech
Studio/facility orientation provided
Studio support provided by staff
Tech hours
On-call Studio support provided
Heat and Cool control access