csu spur artist residency - art + science collaboration
Colorado State University Spur is pleased to invite applications for its Artist Residency Program, a six-month, interdisciplinary opportunity for mid-career and professional artists to engage with science, sustainability and community at our cutting-edge public campus in Denver. This residency is designed for artists who are eager to work at the intersection of art, science and education and who are committed to making their practice publicly visible and educationally impactful.
ABOUT CSU SPUR
Located in the heart of Denver’s historic Globeville and Elyria-Swansea neighborhoods, CSU Spur is a free, year-round educational destination focused on food, water and health systems. It is a place where artists, scientists, educators and the public come together to share knowledge, create and inspire future generations.
The residency takes place in The Shop, where a glass-front studio allows campus visitors to see the creative process unfold. Artists will also have access to Makerspace equipment, content and educational experts, and a broad audience of school groups and community members.
ducational experts, and a broad audience of school groups and community members.
OVERVIEW
Duration: 6 months
Residency Cycles: Two residency cycles per year with two artists in residence at a time (total of 4 artists per year).
Location: CSU Spur Campus, Denver.
KEY DATES
Residency Start Dates: Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Residency Exhibition: September 2026 – January 2027 (install in August/September 2026, deinstall February 2027)
Residency End Dates: Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026