Green Box Artist-In-Residency Program

Exterior shot of "The Shed" - Green Box's dedicated Artist-in-Residence Housing.

Exterior shot of "The Shed" - Green Box's dedicated Artist-in-Residence Housing.

Exterior shot of the view from "The Shed" - Green Box's dedicated Artist-in-Residence Housing

Exterior shot of the view from "The Shed" - Green Box's dedicated Artist-in-Residence Housing

Green Box Artist-in-Residence Sommer Browning reading poems and jokes written in residence.

Green Box Artist-in-Residence Sommer Browning reading poems and jokes written in residence.

Green Box Artist-in-Residence Irby Pace during a field trip of 6th Graders from Ute Pass Elementary School

Green Box Artist-in-Residence Irby Pace during a field trip of 6th Graders from Ute Pass Elementary School

One of the studio spaces at Green Box

One of the studio spaces at Green Box

Use of our outdoor dance studio.

Use of our outdoor dance studio.

Installation by 2023 Resident Artist Nikki Pike

Installation by 2023 Resident Artist Nikki Pike

Installation by 2023 Resident Artist brooke smiley

Installation by 2023 Resident Artist brooke smiley

Resident Artist Amir Amiri working in Green Mountain Falls Skyspace by James Turrell

Resident Artist Amir Amiri working in Green Mountain Falls Skyspace by James Turrell

Green Box Artist-In-Residency Program

Green Mountain Falls, CO, United States

The Green Box Artist in Residency program offers artists of national and international stature, from diverse disciplines, and at any stage in their career the opportunity to develop, create, and/or present new works while living in and engaging with the community of Green Mountain Falls, a beautiful small mountain community located in Ute Pass, by the foothills of Pikes Peak. Launched in February 2020, the program has grown to sponsor artists annually, with as many as eight residencies offered each year. Past artists in residence include Chad Mount, Irby Pace, Denys Drozdyuk & Antonina Skobina, American Ballet Theatre, 600 Highwaymen, Sommer Browning, Emily McDaniel, Alexandra Lockhart, Matthew Jamal, Jessica Kahkoska, Michael KrondlSummation Dance, the Nomadic Photo Ark, Molly Rideout, Stillhouse Junkies, Amir Amiri, brooke smiley, Paula Bohince, Arvin Ramgoolam, Nikki Pike, Edwin Ushiro, Bill Frisell, and Carole d'Inverno

Lodging is provided, and deliverables will be determined during the application process. During their stay, artists are expected to engage with local residents and other cultural organizations to enhance arts offerings in the region. 

Specific residency application requirements may change from year to year, but are released at the beginning of September. See current applications here.

Contact

6990 Lake Street
PO Box 1
Green Mountain Falls, CO 80819
United States

Year Founded
2020
Context
Rural
Remote
Residency Structure
Embedded in an arts or cultural organization (including theater + gallery)
Longterm/embedded in neighborhood
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Community-engaged
Experiential
Residency Length
2 weeks - 1 month
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
2
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
May apply as a team
Discipline
Drawing
Interdisciplinary Arts
Mixed Media
Painting
Printmaking
Sculpture
Visual Arts
Blacksmithing
Book Arts
Ceramics/Clay Arts/Pottery
Costume/Fashion Design
Digital Fabrication
Fine Metals/Jewelry
Glass Arts
Installation Arts
Paper Arts
Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving
Woodworking
Criticism
Fiction
Journalism
Literary Nonfiction
Literature
New Genres
Nonfiction
Playwriting
Poetry
Screenwriting
Translation
Writing
Acting
Choreography
Dance
Performance Art
Theater
Music
Opera
Symphony
Animation
Augmented Reality
Computing
Digital Media
Documentary
Electronic Arts
Film
Moving Image
Multimedia Arts
Photography
Sound Art
TV + Radio
Virtual Reality
Graphic Design
Illustration
Industrial Design
Architecture
Environmental Arts
Landscape Architecture
Public Art
Social Practice
Storytelling
Urban Planning/Design
Biology
Ecology
Environmentalism/Conservation
Science
Art Conservation
Art Education
Art History
History
Mathematics
Philosophy
Companions
N/A
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
Residents granted leave during residency
Children allowed for full stay
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Participate in public programming
Give artist talk or presentation
Teach in studio
Lead workshop for the public
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Opportunity to travel
Immersion in new culture and/context
Unstructured time
Unrestricted funding
Art production support
Access to studio space to create new work
Access to equipment, specialized facilities and/or technical support
Inspiration from natural environment
Inspiration from cultural context
Professional development support and/or trainings
Opportunities to develop relationships with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to collaborate with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to collaborate with other artists/residents
Opportunities to develop relationships with other artists/residents
Opportunities for work with the local community
Opportunities to exhibit or perform new work
Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
7
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
150
Artist Stipend
9000
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
0
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
0
US Dollar (USD)
Fee Details

Stipends provided along with dedicated private fully-equipped housing and studio space as needed. Individual Artists receive $9,000 Duos receive $12,000 Three or more people working together receive $15,000

Grant/Scholarship/other Funding Support
0
US Dollar (USD)
Application Fee
0
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
Use of colored paper for printed materials
High contrast, clear way-finding and/or signage
Accessible seating
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?
Partially Accessible
Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Housing available on campus
Local arrangements coordinated by resident
Case by case consideration by staff
Accessibility Contact Name
Sean O'Connell
Accessibility Contact Email
soconnell@greenboxarts.org
Accessibility Contact Phone Number
How much of the residency experience can artists with limited mobility participate?

Almost all of our spaces are accessible, including studios and housing. Some locations are on hiking trails which are not completely accessible due to the natural environment.

Please briefly describe the facilities and areas of the campus that are NOT accessible.

Some of our spaces are located on hiking trails. Some of these trails are not completely accessible, due to the natural environment, to those with limited mobility or who utilize wheelchairs.

Type of Housing
Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus
Accessible Housing
ADA Compliant
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
Case by case consideration
Accessible Communal Spaces
ADA Compliant
Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry on campus
WIFI available in housing
Housekeeping services
Heat and Cool control managed by resident
Meals Provided
Residents have access to shared kitchen
Residents have access to private kitchen
No meals are provided
Additional Meals Information
N/A
Computer/Internet Access
Computer and internet connection provided in studio area (private)
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Dedicated Studio/Shop Technicians - Part Time
Exhibition / Installation Space
Performance/Presentation Facilities
Dance Studio With Sprung Floor
Piano
Ceramics Workspace
Anvils, Stakes + Hammers
Printers + Scanner
Music/Media Studio Non-recording
Painting Workspace (Oil)
Easels
Drawing Benches
Large Sinks
Washout Room
Washer And Dryer
Other
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
ADA Compliant
Studio Support/Tech
Studio/facility orientation provided
On-call Studio support provided
Heat and Cool control access