2024 GRAND CANYON Conservancy ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE

Artists have been inspired by Grand Canyon’s majestic views for millennia, going back to the first people who lived on this land. In the late 19th century, painters of the Hudson River School created vibrant scenes that became the impetus for the creation of the National Park Service. Today, the sights and sounds in national parks continue to inspire artists in residency programs across the country.

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. The Artist in Residence program is directly tied to the National Park Service’s priority of expanding equity and inclusion through storytelling and Grand Canyon Conservancy’s mission to inspire generations of park champions and to cherish and support the natural and cultural wonder of Grand Canyon. We define “storytelling” as the aesthetic or conceptual interpretation of a site through any artistic medium.

Selected artists live and work at the Grand Canyon’s South Rim in Arizona for up to eight weeks. In addition to free private accommodations and workspace, a modest stipend is offered to help with travel, food, and supply costs. Residents are given first-hand access to the natural beauty of Grand Canyon National Park, park leadership, staff expertise, on-site resources, archives, and our visitors. Each artist provides a minimum of at least two public programs that engage Grand Canyon’s local and worldwide community.

2024 Application Process:

May 15 – July 31: Applications Open for 2024

Aug 1 – 22: Peer Review

Aug 27 – Sept 8: Final Selection Meetings

Sept 11 – 15: Applicants Notified for 2024