Artist Opportunities: March
Hello, Artists of the Roaring Fork Valley and beyond,
New opportunities for Local Creative Involvement below...please share with other creatives!
53rd Annual Mountain Fair Poster Contest!
Entries due Monday, April 1
2023 design winner: Riley Hutchens
The 53rd Annual Carbondale Mountain Fair poster design contest is now open and our theme this year is…drumroll, please: “This Must Be The Place: feet on the ground, head in the sky”! Yes, it's a shameless nod to the song by the Talking Heads, but it's also a celebration of that ineffable feeling that has settled over so many of us who live here that we've found our home, our community, and nestled up against our mighty mother Mt. Sopris!
Interested artists should:
• Interpret this theme however you are called to, remembering that the spirit of The Carbondale Mountain Fair is ultimately a celebration of who we all are together in community.
• Submit a well-developed concept (vertical or square format preferred over landscape) along with at least 3 work samples that show a similar style to how you would plan to finish the final design.
• Handmade and digital entries are welcome; any non-digital entries submitted should have the artist's name and contact info on the back.
Here are some helpful tips:
1) Be sure your entry uses well defined lines and shapes so that the jury can easily see the artwork and how it might transfer to a digital design
2) We recommend your entry be designed in color as it helps the jury to envision the poster and shirt
3) Consider avoiding very tiny details which may not read well on a screen printed shirt
Artists who have won in the past may enter the contest again after 5 years have passed (ie: if you won in 2020, you can enter again in 2025).
A jury selects the winning design and our team works with the finalist to create the poster and t-shirt. Winner will be announced in April and receives $750 and five Mountain Fair t-shirts!
Email your images and questions to Brian Colley no later than April 1, 2024: brian@carbondalearts.com.
Carbondale Farmers Market 2024
Apply by April 15
Carbondale Arts and the Carbondale Creative District will sponsor local artists to sell their art/wares from a booth each week at the Carbondale Farmers Market from June 5 to September 25, 2024.
Accepted applicants will…
- Bring their own displays (tent/tables provided)
- Keep track of their own sales and report sales tax collected
- Be (or become) current Carbondale Arts members
Artists are invited to apply for the booth by sending Staci an email staci@carbondalearts.com by April 15th.
Ceramic Artist Residency Program
Deadline to apply is April 8
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 a developing artist who is looking for a place to pursue focused work while gaining teaching experience and valuable technical skills.
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 three residents at a time. Ceramic artist residencies range from one to two years, starting September 1st and ending August 31st each year.
Applications Due By: 5PM MST, April 8th, 2024
Ridgway Independent Film Festival
Submissions Open through June 14
Join us in Year 10 for an unforgettable festival. November 14-17, 2024. Mountains. Stars. Lifelong connections.
Ridgway is a dark sky community overflowing with natural beauty, creativity and passion for the outdoors. Nestled between two stunning mountain ranges on Colorado's Western Slope, Ridgway has been a certified Creative District since 2013, and a beautiful place to be since the Nuche (Ute) first beheld it and called it home.
Our festival is intimate, unique and exciting. Here you'll make deep, long lasting connections with creatives, industry leaders, artists, musicians, athletes, and change-makers.
Hazy Oak in Carbondale Seeking Local Artists
Hazy Oak is a furniture/gift store at 580 Main Street in Carbondale and is looking to carry local art items. If you would like considered, email info and photos to hazy@hazyoak.net. Learn more on Instagram @hazyoak.
Seeking Art Teachers & Assistants for Rosybelle!
We’re always looking for creative professionals, experienced teachers and teaching assistants who can lead and support future programs with youth and the community for our creative workshops, after-school programs and camps. Get paid to make art and teach! Anyone interested is encouraged to fill out the form at the link below, or reach out to Michael Stout, Carbondale Arts Education Director, at michael@carbondalearts.com
Ongoing Art Classes at The Art Base
& Seeking art instructors
The Art Base in Basalt offers educational opportunities for youth, teens, and adults year-round, in addition to internships and scholarships! Always seeking art instructors for all ages and media, email info@theartbase.org or call 970-927-4123.
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.
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.
Carbondale Arts 2025 Gallery Proposals
Due May 1, 2024
View of “FROM THE CENTER” in 2023 curated by Marcia Weese
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 5-6 weeks at a time and are invitational, juried, or open call. Exhibitions in the Carbondale Arts Gallery are planned a year in advance.
Proposal applications for 2025 are now OPEN and due May 1, 2024. To review questions beforehand (recommended) download the form PDF: English and Español.
Email questions to brian@carbondalearts.com.
Ceramic Studio Space Available at Red Brick in Aspen
Apply by April 3
Apply now for studio space in the shared Clay Studio at the Red Brick Center for the Arts.
April 3rd application deadline
189 square feet of studio space with access to a shared sink
The lease term is May 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024,with the ability to renew for the 2025 lease year
Rental price is $467/month (includes utilities)
To view available clay studio spaces call 970-429-2777 to schedule an appointment.
Redstone Makers Market
Now Seeking Artists
Calling all makers, musicians, magicians, artists, farmers, and craftspeople to share their craft and participate in our First Annual Market Season.
June - October
Saturdays, 12-6pm
For more information contact theredstonegeneralstore@gmail.com or message on Facebook or Instagram @redstonegeneralstore.
Clay National XVIII: The Handle
Deadline to Apply is June 3
Clay National is a national exhibition of ceramic art held annually at the Carbondale Clay Center Gallery in Carbondale, CO. Each year CCC’s selected juror(s) develop a theme for the exhibition, invite a handful of contemporary ceramic artists who emulate the theme, and choose about 25-30 works (scale dependent) from the jury pool.
Application & $25 Entry Fee by: June 3, 2024, 5 PM MST
AWARDS
Best in Show: $500
Staff Selection: $250
People’s Choice: $100
Artist Medical Emergency Grants
National grant program with rolling deadlines
Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants Cycle 23 from February 13 through March 15. These national grants of up to $5,000 support direct treatment expenses for medical, dental or mental health emergencies that occurred August 1, 2023 or later. Applicants notified April 26, 2024.
Choreographers, those creating in the visual arts, and those creating in the film/video/electronic/digital arts, living anywhere in the U.S., D.C, US territories, or tribal nations are eligible.
Cycle 24 will open April 16, 2024, with a deadline of May 17, for emergencies occurring October 1, 2023 and after. Applicants will be notified June 28, 2024.
A recorded information session, along with guidelines and the online application, are available here.
*To be eligible to apply, your average adjusted gross income for the last two years you’ve filed tax returns must be no greater than $75,000 ($150,000 for joint filers).
Show your art at FirstBank in Carbondale!
Carbondale Arts partners with FirstBank in Carbondale (791 Hwy 133 by City Market) to feature work by local artists each spring and fall for approximately 6 months at a time. Two artists are featured simultaneously and commission proceeds benefit Carbondale Arts (a small stipend provided to artists).
Interested in participating? Email brian@carbondalearts.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
Roaring Fork Valley Artists (and beyond)!
Do you need help crafting your:
• Artist statement?
• Grant application?
• Show proposal?
Timothy Brown, PhD, MFA, can help you.
*Reasonable rates
*References upon request
*Free consultation
Contact Timothy at 303-818-9330 or email timbrown4171@gmail.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
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