Artist Opportunities: October
Hello, Artists of the Roaring Fork Valley and beyond,
New opportunities for local creative involvement below...please share with other creatives!
Save the Date: 47th Annual Valley Visual Art Show
Call for entries open early November
Entry forms will be open in early November, due early December, 2025, stay tuned for the form link soon! The show runs from January 23 - February 26, 2026. Artists must submit 2 entries and the jury will choose 1 for the exhibition. Prizes given for top 3 People’s Choice Awards.
The Valley Visual Art Show is one of the longest-standing community art shows committed to showing the work of local artists. VVAS began in 1980 as a venue for local artists to share their artwork with the public. VVAS still provides this opportunity, especially for artists new to the area and budding artists, but the show has also become both a salute to the wide variety of artistic talents in our area and a time to bring the artist community together.
Email brian@carbondalearts.com with questions.
Aspen Cultural Vibrancy Grants Open
Deadline is November 21
The city of Aspen announces applications for the Cultural Vibrancy Fellowship are now open for both adult and youth artists. The Cultural Vibrancy Fellowship supports local artists by providing financial assistance and fostering meaningful connections within the creative community. Local artists are encouraged to apply by Nov. 21.
A total of 12 adult artists will be selected to participate in the program, each receiving up to $5,000 in funding. Adult applicants must be at least 19 years old and reside or work within the Aspen Urban Growth Boundary for at least nine months of the year.
The youth cohort will include 10 participants, each eligible to receive up to $750. Youth applicants must be 14–18 years old and either live within the Aspen Urban Growth Boundary or attend school within the Aspen School District Boundary.
Designer Applications for 2026 Fashion Show Deadline is December 5
Artists, designers, and teams who have experience working in fashion, textiles, graphic, and industrial design are encouraged to apply.
Clothing must be sustainably created using a combination of ethically sourced, sustainable fabrics, up-cycled, and/or recycled materials made by the applying designer or in a fair trade and/or locally-sourced scenario.
Carbondale Arts works with amateur, volunteer models from the community and cares deeply about presenting all bodies types in the fashion show. Designs must be available or adjustable for a wide range of shapes and sizes.
More info and details within the application, with a deadline of December 5.
5Point Film Submissions Open
Deadline is January 9, 2026
Submissions are open and we've already seen some incredible films roll in. We are on a mission to champion adventure storytelling to inspire and connect generations and we can't do it without you - our network and community of passionate athletes and filmmakers.
For questions, comments and ideas, please contact us at info@5pointfilm.org.
Teaching Opportunities at The Art Base in Basalt
The Art Base in Basalt is looking for passionate, creative individuals to join our team as part-time art instructors and substitutes. We're seeking teaching artists who are available for occasional daytime , evening, and weekend classes for both youth and adults.
Ideal candidates have some teaching experience, enjoy working with all ages, and are excited about encouraging creativity in a community setting. All artistic disciplines are welcome — whether you specialize in painting, sculpture, drawing, mixed media, or something entirely unique.
If you love sharing your creative skills and want to be part of a supportive, arts-focused environment, we’d love to hear from you!
Visit theartbase.org/about/work-opportunities to read the full job description 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.
Artist Opportunity in Telluride, CO
Deadline to apply is November 12
Telluride Arts is seeking local and regional artists to exhibit at the Wilkinson Public Library for the upcoming winter exhibition cycle, December 1, 2025 – February 27, 2026.
This season features two distinct opportunities:
Solo Exhibition — “Light in the Dark” (Magazine Room): An intimate, reflective space dedicated to exploring light as a symbol of hope, introspection, and resilience.
Group Exhibition — “Beneath the Snow” (Stairwell & Second Floor Gallery): A collective celebration of the warmth, creativity, and human connection that emerge within our mountain community during the quiet months of winter.
Both exhibitions highlight 2D visual arts, including painting, photography, illustration, textile, and fashion-inspired works presented in wall format. These installations invite artists to reflect on the contrast between introspection and togetherness, light and shadow, solitude and community — themes that define life in the San Juan Mountains during the winter season.
Denver-based Artist Opportunity
Deadline is November 14
Qualifications are requested from Colorado artists interested in creating an artwork for one of two locations - interior and exterior - for the MSU Denver Day Health Institute Tower at the Metropolitan State University of Denver. The total funding available is $320,000, which will be divided between one artist for each location.
The deadline for submission has been extended to Friday, November 14, 2025.
Learn more: RFQ: MSU Denver, Day Health Institute Tower (Google Docs)
Apply: RFQ: MSU Denver, Day Health Institute Tower (Callforentry.org)
Contact Email: ruth.wilson@state.co.us
Contact Phone: 303-880-6671
Fashion Show Dancer Auditions
November 16
Dancer auditions are open to anyone living in the Roaring Fork Valley. We will be casting 5-7 dancers for the 2026 show. Sunday, November 16, at The Launchpad, 5:00-7:00pm
Dancers must be technically trained, highly reliable, and have an extremely professional and cooperative mindset. The rehearsal schedule is rigorous and begins in November of 2025.
If you are interested and have not yet been to a show, take a look at footage from past shows on carbondalearts.com to get a sense of style and featured dance genres.
Redstone Seeking Artists for Holiday Market
Apply by November 15
The Redstone Holiday Market is a highly anticipated annual event in its 6th year. It’s dedicated to showcasing local artisan and handmade goods, unique gifts, and holiday decorations just in time for the holiday season. We are looking for talented makers, artists, and crafters to transform historic Redstone Boulevard into a festive, European-style outdoor market.
Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
Time: 10am to 4pm
Location: Redstone Boulevard, Redstone, CO
If you create high-quality, unique items and want to connect directly with hundreds of holiday shoppers, we invite you to apply!
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
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.
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
