Artist Opportunities
Hello, Artists of the Roaring Fork Valley and beyond,
New opportunities for local creative involvement below...please share with other creatives!
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
Seeking Entries for Chris Klug Foundation
Deadline is end of August
Calling all creators! Create for Life is the Chris Klug Foundation's newest campaign, aiming to inspire individuals to register as organ donors through art.
Participants are invited to submit a design that shows what organ, eye, and tissue donation means to them. It can be through any art medium, such as photography, painting, or collage. One winner for each category will be selected, and their design will be sold on CKF Merch for 1 year! This contest is FREE and open to the public through August. There are 3 categories: Kids (Under 12), Youth (13 - 18), and Adults.
The Chris Klug Foundation is a national nonprofit located in Aspen, Colorado, that promotes organ, eye, and tissue donation and transplantation awareness through inspiration, education, and registration.
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:
- Gallery & Shop Manager
- Bilingual Instructor
- 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.
Seeking Creatives for Bonedale Flea
Applications due July 15
Carbondale Arts is hosting a vintage and artisan market on September 4th during the monthly First Friday events. First Friday draws 2500-5000 visitors from across the region to the heart of Carbondale's Creative District.
The Bonedale Flea will be an outdoor market featuring a variety of local makers, vintage goods, and culinary delights. Local and regional makers and vintage enthusiasts are invited to apply to bring their wares to the heart of the Creative District in an informal market atmosphere.
Vendors must be selling vintage, used, upcycled, and/or handmade items. Any individual, community, civic, social service organization, or educational institution may apply.Criteria for evaluating the application include the quality, uniqueness, and craftsmanship of the items.
For additional questions please email Michael at michael@carbondalearts.com
Roaring Fork Community Record Show
Deadline to apply is July 15
As part of the September Bonedale Flea Carbondale Arts and KDNK are hosting a community record sale.
Do you have vinyl records at home that you want to sell? Come share your stash at the Launchpad in Carbondale during First Friday this September and be part of a community record show.
The record show will take place at the same time as the September Bonedale Flea, an outdoor market of vintage and handmade goods. The record show will host up to 12 vendors and take place inside the Launchpad with a live DJ from 4:30-8:30pm. Vendor applications are $10. If selected, vendors will be asked to pay $50 to reserve their space. The event will be free for the public to attend.
People interested in selling are asked to fill out a quick vendor application. We will select applicants who will contribute to a diversity of price point, genre and supporting merch offerings. Vendors are welcome to also sell CD’s, cassettes and music memorabilia in addition their offering of records.
For additional questions please email Michael at michael@carbondalearts.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.
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.
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
