grand canyon artist in residence

Grand Canyon Conservancy’s Artist-In-Residence program supports practicing artists from around the world who wish to contribute to the cultural and aesthetic legacy of Grand Canyon and its related communities by living and working on-site for eight weeks. Individual artists of all disciplines exploring contemporary concepts – especially those tied to conservation, cultural identity, and community - are encouraged to apply. Selected artists will live and work at the historic Verkamp’s artist residence at Grand Canyon National Park and receive a base stipend of $2,500 to cover the costs of food, travel, and supplies. Artist residencies are available from Jan 4 - Mar 1, Jun 14 - Aug 9, or Aug 16 - Oct 11, 2023.

Grand Canyon Conservancy’s Astronomer-in-Residence program is designed to support scholars and practitioners from a wide range of disciplines that wish to engage with the night skies of the Canyon in their work and share their expertise, instruments, and passion with the park's public. Topics of special interest to GCC include the threats of light pollution, society’s complex relationship with natural darkness, or our cosmic significance. Solo astronomers, artists, educators, scientists, and other practitioners who study the night sky are encouraged to apply. Selected astronomers will live and work at the historic Verkamp’s artist residence at Grand Canyon National Park for a 6-week period and receive a stipend of $2000 to cover the costs of food, travel, and supplies. Available residency periods in 2023 are Mar 8- Apr 19, Apr 26 - Jun 7, Oct 18- Nov 29.