Wyoming Arts Council

Now Accepting Applications for the 2025 Wyoming State Parks & Cultural Resources Artist in Residence Program

Featured News, Program News | January 8, 2025

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CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Wyoming State Parks & Cultural Resources invites Wyoming-based visual artists to apply for the 2025 Artist in Residence Program. This unique program connects artists with the natural beauty and creative inspiration of Wyoming’s State Parks.

The residency is a 10-day road trip, held in August or September 2025, where the artist and State Parks’s staff collaborate on an itinerary that includes visits to at least four State Parks. Participants will explore Wyoming’s stunning landscapes, drawing inspiration for their creative works.

The program is open to visual artists working in any medium, welcoming both established and emerging talents. The selected artist will receive a $3,500 stipend, as well as waived camping and day-use fees while in the State Parks and Historic Sites. While camping is required, alternative accommodations such as cabins, yurts, or dorm housing may be available but gear is not provided. Applicants must have their own vehicle plus insurance, be at least 18 years of age, and be year-round residents of Wyoming.

As part of the residency, the selected artist must document their experience through blog and social media posts. Additionally, participants are required to create at least 10 pieces inspired by their experience, which will be featured in the Artist in Residence Show and Sale, hosted in the lobby of the Wyoming State Museum from November through December of 2025. A public programming or service component will also be required, either during the course of the residency or following.

The Wyoming State Parks & Cultural Resources Artist in Residence Program is a collaborative effort between Wyoming State Parks and the Wyoming Arts Council, fostering creativity and connection with the state’s breathtaking natural environments.

The deadline to apply is Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. MST, and applications must be submitted online through CaFE, where complete eligibility requirements are also available at: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=14234. 

Additional information can be found on the Arts Council website at wyoarts.state.wy.us/state-parks-artist.

For more information, contact Ismael Dominquez, Programs Specialist at the Wyoming Arts Council, 307-275-4476 or ismael.dominguez@wyo.gov.

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