Artist Opportunities
Hello, Artists of the Roaring Fork Valley and beyond,
New opportunities for local creative involvement below...please share with other creatives!
Carbondale Arts 2027 Gallery Proposals Open
Deadline to submit is May 4, 2026
Do you have an idea for an art exhibition? Carbondale Arts is always looking for fresh inspiration and new artists! We host art exhibitions featuring local and regional artists at The Launchpad in our award-winning gallery. The majority of our shows run from 4-5 weeks at a time and are invitational, juried, or open call. Exhibitions in the Carbondale Arts Gallery are planned a year in advance.
Carbondale Arts presents a dynamic range of exhibitions throughout the year. Exhibition proposals for our 2027 calendar year are now open and due May 4, 2026.
Email Gallery Manager brian@carbondalearts.com with questions.
Iron Mountain Hot Springs: Call for Artists
Deadline is April 22
Iron Mountain Hot Springs will be partnering with local artists to create limited-edition Collector's Cups, celebrating the beauty, creativity, and spirit of Glenwood Springs. Each year, a selected design will be featured on our annual Collector's Cups, used across the property, and shared with thousands of guests from around the world.
The winning artist will receive:
• Your artwork featured on the official 2026 Iron Mountain Hot Springs Collector's Cup
• A dedicated artist spotlight across Iron Mountain Hot Springs marketing channels
• A one-year Anytime Membership to Iron Mountain Hot Springs
• A $500 donation to a local nonprofit of your choice
Learn more about design guidelines at the link below. Apply by April 22.
Carbondale Clay Center: Residency Program
Deadlines in April and July
The Carbondale Clay Center Ceramic Artist Residency Program is designed to encourage the creative, intellectual and personal growth of emerging and established ceramic artists. This program is an ideal opportunity for any artist looking for a place to pursue a focused short term body of work. The selections are based on the quality and artistic merit of the work, and the diversity of the prospective group in terms of commitment, work, background, and stage of career development. There are up to two residents at a time. Ceramic artist residencies range from one to three months, starting September 1st and ending August 31st* each year. *depending on timeline of capital campaign fundraising.
APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR FALL 2026 (September-December):APRIL 15TH, 5P MST
APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR WINTER 2027 (January-March): JULY 8TH, 5P MST
Call for Entries: Basalt Public Arts Commission
Deadline is May 1
The Town of Basalt is accepting proposals through May 1, 2026, for a two-year Art Consignment Agreement. There is no fee to enter a submission. The designated sculpture locations will be in the West Basalt location also known as Willits Town Center. The Artwork will remain in place for a two-year term unless an extension is agreed upon between the Town of Basalt and the Artist.
Call to Artists March 1, 2026 – May 1, 2026. BPAC will meet to select the shortlist of potential artists/sculptures on May 6, 2026. Anticipated installation date June 1 – July 31 2026.
Questions: Contact Brent Compton at Brent.Compton@basalt.net or call 970-279-4390.
Work Opportunities at The Art Base in Basalt
The Art Base embraces diversity and equal opportunity as a key organizational value. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
Current openings:
- Bilingual Instructor
- Figure Drawing Model Wanted
- Art Instructors
Visit theartbase.org/about/work-opportunities to read the full job descriptions and apply.
Job Opportunities at Anderson Ranch Arts Center
Check out ongoing job and intern opportunities at Anderson Ranch Arts Center, located in Snowmass Village. Our smart, hardworking and creative staff is dedicated to the success of our mission. We actively participate in the local community of Aspen, Snowmass Village and the Roaring Fork Valley, and strive to provide a voice in the local, regional, national and international discussion of artistic pursuits.
See below for current employment opportunities. Anderson Ranch is always looking for qualified administrative and program staff.
Roaring Fork Drawing Club
Meets every Tuesday
The Roaring Fork Drawing Club began in the fall of 2017 with a couple of art friends, Lindsay Jones (graphic designer/illustrator) and Brian Colley (painter/illustrator). Drawing Club is a free, informal social group open to all skill-levels with no teachers and no specific themes: just an opportunity to get out your sketchbook (or coloring book, notepad, bar napkin collection, etc) and meet fellow sketchers in our community. We do not provide supplies, so bring whatever you need to draw with! We kindly ask that anyone under the age of 18 be joined by a parent/guardian.
We typically meet every week in the summer, usually in and around Carbondale, and about every other week or so in fall/winter/spring. You can always message us on IG @rfdrawingclub or email us at rfdrawingclub@gmail.com with questions/comments/suggestions.
Glenwood Springs Art Guild Opportunities
Ongoing
Since 1962 the Glenwood Springs Art Guild has promoted participation in the visual arts through camaraderie, helpful and warm encouragement, and opportunities for art education. We also get together just to have fun, and to enjoy and expand our mutual interest in visual arts. We’re better because we’re together!
Some of us are professional level, others are tiptoeing into producing and exhibiting our art. New members are welcome, as are demonstrations and workshops by other local artists.
Have an Artist Opportunity to share?
Let us know!
Fill out the form with your opportunity by clicking the button below. Opportunities can include anything from paid gigs, internships, job listings, open studio spaces, calls for entry, and more. As long as they are relevant to the creative side of things, you should be good! Creative doesn't have to be restricted to just visual art either...we're talking culinary, performance, video/film, theatrical, and much more.
If you have questions, please reach out to Brian Colley at brian@carbondalearts.com, who manages the artist opportunity posts each month.
Mountain Fair Food Vendor Apps Open
Deadline is April 10
To be selected as a Food Vendor at Mountain Fair, you must meet the following eligibility requirements. Any individual or organization selling ONLY its own, hand-prepared food is eligible to apply. Criteria or acceptance include quality, sell-ability and uniqueness of items. All food vendors are required to comply with our Zero Waste Program policies and the Garfield County Health Regulations for Special Events. No genetically modified products, please.
Applications close April 10, 2026. Notifications to be sent by May 4.
For more information, please e-mail mtnfairvendors@carbondalearts.com.
Warm Cookies of the Revolution: Call for Artists
Deadline is April 20
DREAMSCAPES LOUNGE: FUTURE TOWN 2045 (Alamosa, CO, June-Dec 2026) Warm Cookies of the Revolution is putting out a BIG Call for Artists, in collaboration with many program partners in Alamosa and across the San Luis Valley. This Call is open to all artists who live in or have deep roots in Colorado or New Mexico. This is a multimedia and multidisciplinary arts exhibition that will open across four unique sites in downtown Alamosa. Additional exhibition sites will pop up late summer / early fall. There is a wide range of futurist themes at play, including humanity, technology, sustainability, culture, identity, land, water, nature, healing, infrastructure, and design. Spread this far and wide to artists across creative forms, styles and disciplines.
55th Mtn Fair Valley Artists Booth: Apps Open
Deadline is May 11, 2026
The Valley Artists Booth allows local artists (residing in a ZIP code starting with 816) to exhibit and sell their artwork in a cooperative, inexpensive way. Booth space is limited, and artwork will be juried. Submissions must be your own handmade (not manufactured, not imported) work. Criteria for judging include quality and uniqueness of items.
Download the PDF with nitty gritty info here, fill out the application below by May 11, or email your questions to brian@carbondalearts.com.
There is no application fee for current Carbondale Arts members; $30 nonrefundable application fee for non-members.
Applications are open now and due on Monday, May 11, 2026, by 11:59pm.
2026 Snowmass Balloon Festival Design Contest
Deadline is June 1
Submit your original design for a chance to have your artwork featured on official festival posters, t-shirts, and more.
Contest Opens: April 1, 2026
Submission Deadline: June 1, 2026
Winner Announced: June 15, 2026
Festival Date: September 25, 2026
The winning design will be featured prominently on official festival posters, t-shirts, and other promotional materials.
The winning artist will receive a $500 cash prize, one free festival t-shirt featuring their design, one free festival poster featuring their design, and a Snowmass swag package.
Questions? Email sregan@gosnowmass.com
Colorado Creative Industries ongoing Opportunities
Updated monthly:
• State-wide grants & awards
• Community & Economic, Development, Partnerships
• Calls for Entry
• Public Art Opportunities
https://oedit.colorado.gov/colorado-creative-industries
Sopris Sun Seeking Weekly Creative Submissions
Ongoing deadline
Illustration by Larry Day
The Sopris Sun is a weekly local newspaper and hosts a “Works in Progress” section featuring drawings, poetry, short stories, and more. They are always looking for new submissions. Share your works in progress with Sopris Sun readers by emailing illustrations, creative writings, poetry to fiction@soprissun.com.
Join the Carbondale Creative District
Directory/Inventory Listings
Photo by Matt Suby
The Carbondale Creative Directory showcases the breadth and talent of our creative community. Anyone can conduct a filtered search for local businesses and/or individuals to support our creative economy.
Why sign up?
The listing is only $25 per year, and in addition to being part of the searchable database you also are eligible for additional benefits including:
1. Seasonal promotions that highlight local creatives and events. We will feature local makers for the holidays, flowers cards and chocolates for valentines day, CSA’s in the late winter and more!
2. Feature level event listings in CCD newsletter (sent to 3750 subscribers)
3. Featured Creative spotlight on our website, social media and newsletter (a cumulative reach of 6500 people).
Additionally, we use this directory as our internal database when considering possible partners and collaborators on projects as well as recommendations when someone comes to us with a project idea.
Learn more and get involved by visiting the link below.
Send questions to Michael Stout, michael@carbondalearts.com
That's it for now!
If you have an upcoming artist opportunity or resource you'd like to share email me at brian@carbondalearts.com to get in the next round! These will be posted here on the Carbondale Creative District website around the middle of each month.
In the meantime, check out our Facebook page or Instagram for more updates and opportunities. You can also sign up for the Carbondale Arts monthly emailed newsletters here (if you don't already receive them).
Best,
Brian
Brian Colley
Gallery Manager at Carbondale Arts
brian@carbondalearts.com
(970) 963-1680
