Anderson Ranch’s Artists-in-Residence Program Grant

Anderson Ranch’s Artists-in-Residence Program Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Anderson Ranch Arts Center
Last Updated: December 17, 2025

Summary

Anderson Ranch’s Artists-in-Residence Program, established in 1966, supports the creative growth of emerging and established visual artists in Aspen, Colorado. The program provides access to world-class facilities, studio time, and community engagement with peers and critics. Artists can pursue diverse projects in various disciplines, including ceramics and photography. Residencies are offered in Spring and Fall, with options for fully funded fellowships. This unique environment fosters artistic exploration and professional development.

Overview

About the Ranch Founded in 1966, Anderson Ranch Arts Center is a premier destination for art making and critical dialogue, bringing together aspiring and internationally renowned artists to discuss and further their work in a stimulating environment. Nestled in the Rocky Mountains of Aspen/Snowmass, Colorado, the Ranch hosts an extensive array of workshops for aspiring, emerging, established artists, children and teens in seven disciplines, including Photography & New Media, Ceramics, Painting & Drawing, Furniture Design & Woodworking, Sculpture, Printmaking and Digital Fabrication. In addition, the Ranch hosts engaging community events throughout the year which feature local, national and international artists; and a year-round Artists-in-Residence Program, fostering artistic growth for emerging and established visual artists. Artists-In-Residence Program 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. 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 in ceramics, new media, photography, furniture design, woodworking, painting, drawing, printmaking and sculpture. Applications are open between December-February each year for the following Fall & Spring terms. The Fall Residency is a 10-week program running from October-December, and the Spring program is a 5-week Residency with 2 sessions, February-March and March-April. Residents will be provided housing, studio space and meals. Fall Residents pay a fee of $1,500 for the 10-week Residency Program and Spring residents pay a fee of $750 for the five-week Residency, as well as a $100 studio fee. A select group of the 48 residencies are fully-funded fellowships awarded by the jury panel.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. All applicants must be 21+