The Artist in Residence program at Grand Canyon National Park offers artists the opportunity to practice and share their discipline with park visitors at one of the most beautiful sites in the world. Through impactful, site-specific, community-engaged work, the program seeks to inspire the community to deepen their knowledge of Grand Canyon National Park.
The program is tied directly to the National Park Service Interpretation and Resource Education goal of inclusive storytelling and Grand Canyon Conservancy’s mission to inspire generations of park champions to cherish and support the natural and cultural wonder of Grand Canyon.
Contemporary artists focused on site-specific community engagement, social practice, and immersive or interactive artworks are encouraged to apply. We seek a variety of voices and strategies for engaging our visitors in underrepresented stories about the park.
Annually, three artists are selected to live and work on the South Rim of Grand Canyon in Arizona. Artists in Residence stay in a private apartment overlooking the Canyon for 3-10 weeks and receive media exposure, a weekly stipend, and modest support with supply and travel costs. Additionally, residents have special access to Grand Canyon National Park, park leadership, staff expertise, on-site resources, archives, and international visitors. Alumni are often invited to participate in additional opportunities like proposal reviews, webinars, blog posts, and local exhibitions.
Residency Eligibility
Residency Experience Summary
Application Information
Applications for 2025 are open from May 15- July 15, 2024.
Contemporary artists focused on site-specific community engagement, social practice, and immersive or interactive artworks are encouraged to apply. Ideal project proposals will provide meaningful community experience. Priority is given to artists from marginalized backgrounds.
ADA-accessible housing may be available within the park, but cannot be guaranteed.
Artists are provided $750 a week plus $300 supply reimbursement and $200 towards travel. Accommodations are provided for free. Bikes and shuttles are available throughout the park if the artist does not have a vehicle.