2024 Grand Canyon Artist-in-Residence

Grand Canyon Conservancy's Artist-in-Residence program supports contemporary solo artists who wish to contribute to the cultural and aesthetic legacy of Grand Canyon National Park. The program is directly tied to the National Park Service's priority of expanding equity and inclusion through storytelling. Solo contemporary artists exploring concepts of conservation, cultural identity, or community through any discipline are encouraged to apply. The program prioritizes artists whose work and outreach programs best fit the park's Interpretation and Education goals of telling stories that have been excluded, hidden, unknown, untold, or under-emphasized.

Selected artists live and work at the Grand Canyon South Rim for up to eight weeks in a private one-bedroom apartment above the historic Verkamp's Visitor Center overlooking the Canyon. In addition to free live/work space, a weekly stipend of approximately $400 is offered to offset the costs of travel, food, and supplies. Residents will have first-hand access to the natural beauty of Grand Canyon National Park, park leadership, staff expertise, on-site resources, archives, and visitors from around the world. Each artist is asked to provide at least two public programs lasting a minimum of 45 minutes each during their stay. These can be experiential workshops, presentations, or interactive art projects that connect people with the Grand Canyon. Please note that the live/workspace has quiet hours from approximately 8 am to 7 pm daily.

Applications require a brief bio (up to 200 words), artist statement, work samples (up to 10 images, pages, and/or minutes of media), and responses to specific questions about your interest in Grand Canyon, anticipated on-site activities, and proposed public programs. The application fee is $45. Five no-fee hardship grants are available on a first-come-first-served basis. American Indigenous artists with recognized tribal affiliations may apply for free. Three residencies are available in 2024. Applicants will be notified of decisions by September 15, 2023. Any artist over 18 is welcome to apply.