Artist Opportunities: December
Hello, Artists of the Roaring Fork Valley and beyond,
New opportunities for local creative involvement below...please share with other creatives!
2025 Colorado Juried Exhibition
Deadline to submit is January 8
Red Brick Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the 2025 Colorado Juried Exhibition. Artists living in Colorado are invited to submit up to 3 original artworks created within the past 3 years. Works in all mediums are eligible (Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Drawing, Photography, Ceramic, Fiber, Functional, Digital, Mixed Media, New Genres).
Exhibition Jurors
Becca Hoffman, Co-founder and Director of Aspen Art Fair and founder of 74tharts
Bob Chase, Co-founder of Aspen Art Fair and owner of Aspen’s Hexton Gallery
Awards: Recognition in the amount of $500, $300, and $200 will be awarded to 3 selected artists respectively.
Submission Dates
Submissions deadline is January 8, 2025
Applicants will be given notice by March 18, 2025
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
The Art Base is Hiring
174 Midland Ave. Basalt
Are you passionate about arts and working in a dynamic, creative environment? The Art Base is looking for two dedicated team members: Gallery Preparator (part-time) and Shop + Gallery Associate (part-time)
Job Opportunities at Anderson Ranch Arts Center
Check out ongoing job and intern opportunities at Anderson Ranch Arts Center, located in Snowmass Village. Our smart, hardworking and creative staff is dedicated to the success of our mission. We actively participate in the local community of Aspen, Snowmass Village and the Roaring Fork Valley, and strive to provide a voice in the local, regional, national and international discussion of artistic pursuits.
See below for current employment opportunities. Anderson Ranch is always looking for qualified administrative and program staff.
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.
Carbondale Public Art Commission: Accepting Art Around Town Entries
Apply by February 11, 2025
The Town of Carbondale established the Carbondale Public Arts Commission (CPAC) in 1999 to promote all forms of visual art to be displayed throughout our community, for the benefit of residents and visitors. CPAC established the annual Art Around Town year-long exhibition, showcasing outdoor sculptures in highly visible places around the town of Carbondale, Colorado.
RFTA Seeking Local Illustrators/Artists
Yazmin Carlson is the Creative Communications Associate at RFTA and they have an upcoming project collaborating with local artists. RFTA’s aim is to feature illustrations inside their buses as part of a Rider Etiquette campaign.
Interested artists/illustrators who might be interested in this opportunity should email ycarlson@rfta.com or call 970.989.1184.
2025 Carbondale Mountain Fair Band Submission Form Now Open
Deadline is Dec/Jan for Headliners, spring for Local bands
The 54th Mountain Fair is set for July 25, 26 and 27, 2025.
Please note, we receive a very high volume of artist submissions year-round for the Fair. While we listen to each submission, it’s tough to respond to everyone- but we do our very best! Know that once you have completed the submission form, you are in our system and on our radar.
We know you’re eager to get an answer but please be patient. Our booking team will reach out when and if they have an opportunity to do so. If you have specific questions not listed on the submission form, please email the Mountain Fair Entertainment Conductor, Aly Sanguily at aly@carbondalearts.com.
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.
Red Brick Center for the Arts is Hiring
Aspen Public Art Program Manager
As a member of the highly collaborative, dynamic, and active Red Brick Center Arts department, this position will be a participating member of the department's overall mission, programming, and work. In addition, this position will be responsible for the management of the Aspen Public Art program including project development and implementation, budget, related programming and communication needs, and establishing vital community and organizational partnerships consistent with the organization’s values and mission statement.
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
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
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
