Hello, Artists of the Roaring Fork Valley and beyond,
New opportunities for Local Creative Involvement below...please share with other creatives!
5Point Call for Artists
Deadline to apply: November 22
Theme - 5Point Film’s Tagline: Come Together. Return Changed.
Medium: All visual art forms, including but not limited to painting, illustration, graphic design, and photography.
Description: We are looking for a design that can be used for our festival poster, and merchandise and become our brand identity for the year. See past examples here and here. Work will be used for an 11 x 17-inch poster size.
Compensation: The selected poster artwork will become the central festival identity for both the 2024 Flagship Festival and the 2024 On The Road tour. The artist will receive a licensing fee of $1,000 along with (2) VIP festival passes to the 2024 - 5Point Film Flagship Festival in Carbondale, CO
Restrictions: The call is open to all in the Roaring Fork Valley
Submission Process: Send images and/or questions to info@5pointfilm.org
Show your art at The Village Smithy!
It’s that time of year again! The Village Smithy Restaurant in Carbondale is looking for artists to fill their walls for 2024. Art shows are a month long, the first Monday of every month to the following first Monday of the next month. They have 3 spots available each month. First come, first serve. They will book over a year out. Email reece@villagesmithy.com.
Fashion Show Designer Applications + Modeling and Dancer Auditions
Photo by Olive and West
Carbondale Arts’ Green is the New Black Fashion Extravaganza sells out for two nights of shows and a third pre-show evening. That is over 1800 people seeing your designs live and in person, not to mention your clothing's information being distributed in 4000 local newspapers via the show's program. Coverage on GITNB reaches over 30,000 people (and counting!) between newspaper, radio and social media. Both our audience and designers come from all around the country. About 25% of our audience comes from Aspen, 60% from elsewhere in the Roaring Fork Valley and 15% beyond!
Designer applications are due November 30, they will be juried and acceptance notifications will go out December 8th. All designers must meet our sustainability guidelines. Clothes do not need to be designed around the theme of the show.
Dancer Auditions are Sunday November 5 at The Launchpad 6-8pm. 5-10 dancers needed, must be technically trained and can adhere to a rigorous rehearsal schedule December through March. Reach out to choreography director Meagan Londy with questions 303.775.7037
Model Auditions are Sunday December 17 at The Launchpad 6-9pm.
Redstone Holiday Market Seeking Artists
Event is Saturday, December 2
The Redstone Holiday Market will take place on Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 11am - 4pm (Santa will be there from 12-2pm) and is presented by the Redstone Art Foundation.
Artists interested in participating should call Lisa Wagner at (970) 963-8240.
Elsewhere Studios: Residency Open Call
Rolling admissions August 2023 - February 2024
Elsewhere Studios is a small art residency formed in 2011 in the rural setting of Paonia, CO. Elsewhere hosts artists from around the world and provides them with the opportunity to focus on their work in a unique and supportive environment. The residency is open to visual artists, writers, musicians, performing artists, scientists, activists, or any kind of creative worker wanting to dive into their practice.
There are 4 different residency spaces and they generally host between 4-6 artists at a time. Various scholarships are available. Visit elsewherestudios.org to learn more about the program.
Art in Nature Retreat: Patagonia
Coming up next spring
An offering from Aspen Sister Cities partners in Bariloche, Argentina.
April 09-16 2024 in Nahuel Huapi National Park, Patagonia
One week in the heart of the Andes mountain range, guided by renowned Aspen and Bariloche artists who will teach us different ways to use the natural world as a source for our creative inspiration.
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
Job Opportunities & More at Anderson Ranch Arts Center in Snowmass Village
Anderson Ranch Arts Center is currently filling several job openings. All jobs can be viewed at their website here.
Join the Carbondale Arts Team!
Carbondale Arts seeks a new Operations Manager to continue the organization’s thriving legacy and ensure a secure future for creativity, inclusion, and artistic expression in Carbondale, Colorado. The ideal candidate is someone vibrant, someone who understands and values the power of community, and someone who deeply believes that art and expression can move mountains. Is this person you? Applications requested by November 6.
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
Carbondale Creative District Public Art Call
Deadline is January 22, 2024
As part of the Creative District program, Carbondale Arts is commissioning 5 murals and 3 sculptures for the Carbondale Creative District’s newest public art park. This area, located along Highway 133, serves as a gateway into Carbondale and is part of the the Public Art Area adjacent to the Carbondale Storage Unit project.
Eligibility: Artists, designers and muralists over 18. Artist teams are welcome to apply
Application Deadline: January 22, 2024
Project Budget: $4,000-$7,500 per mural or sculpture
The murals will range in size from 30’x9’ to 60’x9’. The three sculpture locations will each accommodate sculptures up to 8’ tall and 4’ wide and deep.
This public art area will serve as an extension of the Rio Grande ARTway and contribute to the creative character and identity of Carbondale.
Questions? Email michael@carbondalearts.com
45th Annual Valley Visual Art Show by Carbondale Arts
Entry forms open Nov 1; close Dec 4
The 45th Annual Valley Visual Art Show runs from January 19 - February 22, 2024 and is open to all artists who reside in an ‘816XX’ ZIP code. There is no age restriction to participate in this show, though artists under the age of 18 should have parental/guardian consent.
All submitted artwork for the Valley Visual Art Show must be original (no giclée reproductions, please!), for sale, created within the last 12 months, and not previously shown at Carbondale Arts' Gallery. See link below for more info.
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.
Aspen Art Museum Teaching Artist Program
Application Details for our 2025 Exhibitions
Artists, art educators, classroom teachers, and the education-curious are welcome to apply. Sessions start November 2, 2023, and will occur every other Thursday from 6–8 PM at the Education Workshop in the Aspen Art Museum, unless otherwise noted.
Apply for a 2025 Exhibition at the Art Base
Deadline is December 4, 2024
The Art Base in Basalt proudly represents Colorado-based artists; established, emerging, and student.
Exhibitions present opportunities for solo, group, and guest-curated exhibitions for Colorado-based artists with an emphasis on those living in the Roaring Fork Valley. The 2025 application process for exhibiting in our Alpenglow Exhibition Space and North Gallery is open on the CaFE platform.
Contact Email: exhibitions@theartbase.org
Contact Phone: 970-927-4123
Artist Medical Emergency Grants
National grant program with rolling deadlines
Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants Cycle 20 from August 22 through September 22. These national grants of up to $5,000 support direct treatment expenses for medical, dental or mental health emergencies that occurred February 1, 2023 or later; the deadline is September 22. 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 21 will open October 17, with a deadline of November 17, for emergencies occurring April 1, 2023 and later. A recorded information session, along with guidelines and the online application, are available here.
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 Beyul Family
Join us at Beyul Retreat, where we offer more than just employment; we offer the chance to become a part of a distinctive lifestyle and a supportive community. If you’re ready to embark on this incredible journey, please reach out to us!
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
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.
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
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.
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