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.
Applicants should be at least 18 years old and demonstrate a track record of professional artistic pursuit. United States citizenship or residency are not required. However, at the time of residency, artists must have all appropriate legal documentation for traveling to the United States for the entire duration of their residency. Artists in Residence at Grand Canyon National Park must abide by the rules and regulations of the National Park Service and follow park-issued guidance when given. Artists must agree to all terms listed in the Call for Entry description and sign a formal contract upon acceptance of the residence stating all terms and conditions of the program. Selections will be made without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, or national origin. Every reasonable effort within the capacity of GCC will be made to accommodate artists with disabilities or accessibility needs.