Ucross

Under a big blue sky with white, fluffy clouds, a red sign reading “Ucross Foundation” arches over a fenced-in red lane lined with cottonwood trees with autumn leaves. In the background, an expansive field of yellows and greens stretches to meet foothills.

Under a big blue sky with white, fluffy clouds, a red sign reading “Ucross Foundation” arches over a fenced-in red lane lined with cottonwood trees with autumn leaves. In the background, an expansive field of yellows and greens stretches to meet foothills.

Seven artists pose, smiling, with their arms over each other’s shoulders.

Seven artists pose, smiling, with their arms over each other’s shoulders.

A log cabin rests on a green, well-tended lawn. A porch features a café table and two chairs is on one side of the door, and a bicycle is on the other.

A log cabin rests on a green, well-tended lawn. A porch features a café table and two chairs is on one side of the door, and a bicycle is on the other.

A man stands in front of a hill with a golden saxophone around his neck.

A man stands in front of a hill with a golden saxophone around his neck.

In a dining room, a long table is set for ten over a beautiful rug, with views of green trees outside the windows.

In a dining room, a long table is set for ten over a beautiful rug, with views of green trees outside the windows.

Bicycles rest on a grassy lawn before a red artist housing building on a summer day..

Bicycles rest on a grassy lawn before a red artist housing building on a summer day..

A narrow dirt road stretches and curves toward green foothills under a moody blue sky

A narrow dirt road stretches and curves toward green foothills under a moody blue sky

A black-and-white rendering of a group of artists about to perform: A man sits in a chair, a woman stands looking at a sheet of paper, a man stands next to her with a ukulele, and a man sits on a bench in front of a piano.

A black-and-white rendering of a group of artists about to perform: A man sits in a chair, a woman stands looking at a sheet of paper, a man stands next to her with a ukulele, and a man sits on a bench in front of a piano.

Ready for an artist, a vast studio features freshly painted white walls, a sink and counter station, a couch, a workbench, and several  easels. A beautiful scene of green trees and grassy hills is visible through the windows.

Ready for an artist, a vast studio features freshly painted white walls, a sink and counter station, a couch, a workbench, and several easels. A beautiful scene of green trees and grassy hills is visible through the windows.

Six artists pose before a mantle dressed in green garlands and golden bows, with a decorated tree in the background.

Six artists pose before a mantle dressed in green garlands and golden bows, with a decorated tree in the background.

Framed by blue spruce trees, a red barn is vibrant against a white winter sky and snowy lawn.

Framed by blue spruce trees, a red barn is vibrant against a white winter sky and snowy lawn.

Ucross

Clearmont, WY, United States

Ucross is a vital and relevant resource for artists of all backgrounds and disciplines, who come from all over the United States and the world. The uninterrupted time and space offered is increasingly rare, and the connections built within the community are of great importance to artists. The Ucross residency program is known for offering a majestic experience of the High Plains, thanks to its location on a 20,000-acre ranch in the foothills of the Bighorn Mountains of northern Wyoming.

The artist residency program strives to provide a respectful, comfortable, and productive environment, freeing artists from the pressures and distractions of daily life. Ucross provides each artist with living accommodations, meals, private work space, and uninterrupted time, so the artists can focus on their creative process. Lunch and dinners are prepared Monday through Friday by a professional chef, with access to a world-class kitchen and ample provisions on hand for breakfasts and weekends. Lunches are delivered to individual studios; group dinners take place at 6 p.m. Towels and linens are provided, as is weekly housekeeping for bedrooms. Residents are responsible for providing their own working materials. There is no residency charge, and Ucross offers a $1,000 stipend to defray travel costs.

Contact

30 Big Red Lane
Clearmont, WY 82835
United States

Year Founded
1983
Context
Rural
Residency Structure
Stand-alone
Embedded in an arts or cultural organization (including theater + gallery)
Embedded in historic site
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Retreat
Residency Length
2 weeks - 6 weeks
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
10
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
May apply as a team
Discipline
Drawing
Interdisciplinary Arts
Mixed Media
Painting
Printmaking
Sculpture
Visual Arts
Book Arts
Ceramics/Clay Arts/Pottery
Digital Fabrication
Installation Arts
Paper Arts
Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving
Woodworking
Criticism
Fiction
Journalism
Literary Nonfiction
Literature
New Genres
Nonfiction
Playwriting
Poetry
Screenwriting
Translation
Writing
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
Environmental Arts
Public Art
Storytelling
Companions
Pets are not allowed
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
N/A
Stage of Career
Emerging
Mid-career
Established
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Participate in public programming
Participate in open studio with fellow residents
Give artist talk or presentation
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
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
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 for work with the local community
Opportunities to exhibit or perform new work
Additional Eligibility Information

The Ucross Residency Program is open to visual artists, writers, composers, choreographers, interdisciplinary artists, and performance artists, as well as collaborative teams. Applicants must exhibit professional standing in their field; both mature and emerging artists of promise are welcome to apply.  

Fellows are chosen by a rotating panel of professionals in the arts and humanities. Final residency awards are at the discretion of Ucross. Only completed applications with the required two reference letters will be reviewed.

Ucross offers two open calls for applications per year: March 1 for the following Fall Session (August to early December) and September 1 for the following Spring Session (February to early June)

Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
100
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
700
Artist Stipend
1000
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
Residency Fees
50
US Dollar (USD)
Fee Details

Ucross Fellows provide a refundable $50 deposit at the beginning of their residency.

Grant/Scholarship/other Funding Support
Application Fee
40
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
Links to resources, effective practices, grievance procedures, etc.
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
No housing accommodations available
Accessibility Contact Name
Ryan Landis
Accessibility Contact Email
rlandis@ucross.rog
Accessibility Contact Phone Number
Type of Housing
Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus
Accessible Housing
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
No housing accommodations available
Accessible Communal Spaces
ADA Compliant
Common/Communal Spaces Information

The historic Ucross School House boasts a dining area, living area, world-class kitchen, and an enclosed porch to take in the views. A nearby historic cabin offers a lounge space that includes a pool and ping-pong table. Outdoors, the artist residency program offers walking paths along the confluence of three creeks, picnic tables, and hiking trails on the 20,000-acre ranch.

Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry on campus
Access to laundry in housing
WIFI available in housing
Housekeeping services
Air Conditioned Housing
Heat and Cool control managed by resident
Meals Provided
Some meals (at least 2 meals provided)
Residents have access to shared kitchen
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
Computer/Internet Access
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Ethernet provided in living or studio area
Studios/Facilities Details

Two composer's studios, Jesse's Hideout One and Two, both overlook Piney Creek. Jesse's One is a log cabin, complete with a Yamaha baby grand piano and a Kurzweil electronic keyboard. The studio also includes a coffee maker, tea kettle, small refrigerator, and bathroom. Jesse's Two is a stone house that features a bedroom, full kitchen and bathroom, and a large living room which has a Yamaha grand piano and Kawai electronic keyboard. 

The historic Clearmont Burlington Northern Train Depot has two spacious writer's studios, Marvelous and Marvelous Too. The Kocur Writer's Retreat, overlooking Clear Creek, features two spacious writing studios, a shared bathroom, and a shared kitchen with microwave, coffee maker, tea kettle, and small refrigerator.

The Rock Studios consist of four large visual arts studios located in three separate buildings overlooking Piney Creek. There is also a separate studio with an Elephant etching press. Three shared bathrooms are located in the complex, as well as a commons area, which includes a computer with internet access, large refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, and tea kettle.

A state-of-the-art dance studio and performance space will open in Fall 2022. Choreographers currently use the spacious space in the Raymond Plank Center.

Studios/Special Equipment
Private Studios
Exhibition / Installation Space
Performance/Presentation Facilities
Dance Studio With Sprung Floor
Piano
Slab Roller
Printers + Scanner
Music/Media Studio Non-recording
Painting Workspace (Oil)
Easels
Drawing Benches
Printmaking Workspaces
Etching Press
Drying Racks
Large Sinks
Textiles Workspace
Fiber Arts Workspace
Washer And Dryer
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Studio Support/Tech
Studio/facility orientation provided
Studio support provided by staff
On-call Studio support provided
Studios/facilities Details
Air Conditioned
Heat and Cool control access