artist in residence program 2025

This program joins visual artists with the wonder and unexpected opportunities in Wyoming State Parks. This is a 10 day road trip residency in August/September 2025 where artists will have a choice of itinerary that includes visiting a minimum of 4 state parks where you can be inspired by the beauty of the state. Camping is required, no gear will be provided although cabins, yurts and dorm housing may be available. This is a joint program through Wyoming State Parks and the Wyoming Arts Council.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to travel to a minimum of 4 state parks over the course of 10 days in August/September, 2025,

1. Create a daily State Parks blog post with photos to be posted on the Wyoming State Parks website.
2. Daily social media posts of travel and artwork (Facebook, Instagram) that can be posted at Wyoming State Parks and individual parks pages as well as personal pages. All social media posts MUST be from inside Wyoming State Parks and follow brand standards.
3. With the support of Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources, the artist will be required to produce a community service component either in conjunction with the residency or within two months of commencement.
4. 75% of the work must be created within the confines of Wyoming State Parks.

• Artists must create a minimum of 10 pieces inspired by their experience for the Artist in Residence Show and Sale, hosted at the Wyoming State Museum, November 2025 - January 2026 each year in the lobby.

1. Works must be limited to 4 pieces no longer than 60" in their longest dimension and all other works being below 20" in their longest dimension. Depending on final sizes and number of works produced, not all pieces may be included in the final show and sale due to space constraints.
2. A 25% commission will be collected and given to Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources.
3. All information including titles, dimensions, pricing, or other exhibition needs must be delivered to the Wyoming State Museum two weeks before the show's opening date.

• Artist agrees to respect public lands and historic structures by following the use regulations and any verbal, written or posted rules of the various land management agencies (i.e. obtaining necessary use permits, staying on designated roads and trails, etc.).
• Valid driver’s license, a personal vehicle and auto insurance in the amount of $500,000 minimum limits. Artists MUST be 18 years of age or older.
• A contract with the state of Wyoming is required.
• Sign an agreement stating that the Artist will comply with rules and regulations of Wyoming State Parks and the Artist in Residence Program.