Artist Opportunities: January
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. There is no fee to submit this form until March 15, 2026; after that date we’ll implement a nonrefundable $30 fee.
Email Gallery Manager brian@carbondalearts.com with questions.
Chinook Fund Grant Spring Cycle Open
Deadline is February 16
Chinook Fund is now accepting applications for our Spring 2026 grant cycle, and we have a grant workshop coming up! Chinook Fund provides grants ($4,000 or $10,000) for Colorado organizations working to challenge the root causes of oppression.
For new Chinook Fund grantseekers or past grantees that need a refresher on our grant application process, join our next grant application workshop on Tuesday, January 27th from 2:30 –4:30 pm via Zoom. R.S.V.P today!
Questions are welcome! Contact grants@chinookfund.org
Basalt Public Arts Commission Grants Open
Apply by February 20
Since 2019, the Basalt Public Arts Commission (BPAC) has solicited applications for the Town’s annual grant program. Grants of up to $10,000 are made available to local artists, organizations, and nonprofits that meet the grant criteria, which focuses on public art and cultural opportunities that encourage appreciation, education, and participation in the arts within the Basalt community. Funding may be used for one-time or continuing public arts projects and programs that have a measurable benefit within Basalt.
Questions? Contact sara.nadolny@basalt.net with the subject line 2026 BPAC Grant Application.
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:
- Office Administrator
- Bilingual Instructor
- Summer Art Camp Instructors
- Claudette Carter Mentors
- 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.
Figure Drawing at The Art Base
January, 22 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
This monthly class offers a supportive, community-focused space to practice, experiment, and strengthen observational drawing skills. Light instruction and guidance will be available, making it perfect for beginners and experienced artists who want to draw regularly and stay inspired. Cost is $20, sign up at the link below.
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The Art Base is seeking both experienced and first-time figure models to support our monthly figure drawing sessions. Models are paid $32 per hour for 2.5-hour sessions, held on the last Thursday of each month.
Models pose nude or semi-nude (in a bathing suit), so applicants should be comfortable with at least one of these options. Poses will vary based on the instructor’s guidance, and support is available for models who would like assistance developing poses.
Sessions include five-minute breaks approximately every 20 minutes. Models are asked to provide their own dressing robe.
Email info@theartbase.org with a resume.
Call for Photograph for Puzzling!
Submissions due January 25
Carbondale Rec Center is now accepting submissions for a Carbondale-themed photo to be applied to a 500-piece puzzle.
Submit a photo to be turned into a 500-piece puzzle for the Carbondale Rec Center’s Puzzle & Pie event. Multiple entries allowed, submissions due by January 25th. Any submission should represent Carbondale and should be a minimum of 1625 x 2025 pixels (4:5 ratio).
Email entries or questions to bfroelich@carbondaleco.net
Call for Entries at the Aspen Chapel Gallery
Deadline to enter is February 4
“40 Years of Art”: A valley-wide art exhibition benefiting the Aspen Chapel Gallery, showing local artists & building community for 40 years.
This show is open to ALL ARTISTS in the Roaring Fork Valley. Exhibition dates are February 25 - March 27, 2026.
Artwork must be framed and ready to hang. 3 dimensional work is welcome, must be ready for display. Gallery will Hang Salon Style. Art will sell directly off the wall during the show. There is a fee of $40.00 per entry, up to 3 entries, plus a 30% commission on sales.
To ensure your entry, please email entry form (see link below) to Gallery Co-manager Michael Bonds at Studiomb628@gmail.com by February 4th, 2026.
Call for Entry: Carbondale Public Art Commission
Deadline is February 10
The Town of Carbondale, CO Public Art Commission is seeking 15 outdoor street sculptures for the annual rotating "Art Around Town" show. Each artist is allowed the opportunity to display up to four original sculptures with a $1,000 honorarium per sculpture awarded by the Selection Committee. An increased amount of $500 will also be awarded to all selected artists as a travel allowance.
This highly recognized and esteemed show is located in downtown Carbondale, CO, on Main St. and the Rio Grande Trail. The Town of Carbondale, CO is located 30 miles from Aspen and draws in a diverse local and international community for art appreciation, as well as being included in a Creative Arts District. The Public Art Commission assists in the marketing and sales of the sculptures to enhance the possibility of an artist commission. An Artist Reception and Community Art Walk takes place on June 4, 2026, and artist attendance is highly recommended.
The Art Base 2027 Exhibition Applications
Deadline is February 20, 2026
Applicants may apply for a solo exhibition and may also choose to be considered for group and/or affiliate exhibitions. Applications must be submitted through CaFÉ. Applications submitted by email or in person will not be considered.
Proposals for bodies of work that have previously been exhibited together in the Roaring Fork Valley will not be considered.
The application period will close on February 20. Applications will be reviewed by the Exhibitions Committee, with notifications sent in spring 2026.
Artists must live within an 85-mile radius of The Art Base to be eligible for exhibitions.
Questions? Contact exhibitions@theartbase.org
Para asistencia en español: mike@theartbase.org
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
