Artist Opportunities: November
Hello, Artists of the Roaring Fork Valley and beyond,
New opportunities for Local Creative Involvement below...please share with other creatives!
Seeking Entries for 46th Valley Visual Art Show
Submissions due Nov 1 - Dec 2
Carbondale Arts hosts the 46th Annual Valley Visual Art Show (VVAS), 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. VVAS still provides this opportunity, especially for artists new to the area and budding artists, but the show has also become both a salute to the wide variety of artistic talents in our area and a time to bring the artist community together.
Last year’s 45th annual show featured about 60 Roaring Fork Valley artists and included two and three dimensional work created in with wide variety of media. We received work from many new artists as well as many long-time local artists from the Roaring Fork Valley.
Entry forms opened November 1 and will close December 2. The group exhibition is from January 17 through February 20.
Questions? Email brian@carbondalearts.com or call 970-963-1680.
2025 Fashion Show Designer Applications Open
Due by December 4
Now accepting designer applications for the 2025 Fashion Show. The submission deadline is December 4, 2024. Clothing must be sustainably created using primarily (75%) organic or sustainably tagged fabrics, up-cycled and/or recycled materials and made by designer or in a fair trade and/or locally-sourced scenario.
Learn more about the show here. Link to submit is below.
If you have any questions regarding the application process or models/designs, please reach out to Director Amy Kimberly, at amy@carbondalearts.com.
Creative Apprentice Program (Carbondale Arts)
Deadline to apply is December 6
The Creative Apprentice Program pays teens to work with local creative professionals to develop works of community value while gaining exposure to and experience in contemporary creative professions.
Carbondale Arts Creative Apprentice Program (CAP) supports youth development by providing paid creative opportunities for youth (14-20) where youth of all backgrounds are valued, supported and nurtured by giving them the tools, skills and platform to voice their unique perspectives. Through CAP projects teens gain social/emotional skills, technical skills and develop strategies for career readiness.
Youth with experience in all art forms (drawing, design, photography, writing, sculpture, video and others) are encouraged to apply.
The project will be facilitated by a professional artist/designer who will help guide the development of youth projects in collaboration with each other and other local artists.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
Cultural Vibrancy Fellowship ‘24/’25
Deadline to apply is November 21
The Cultural Vibrancy Fellowship is dedicated to supporting individuals and is categorized into Adult and Youth.
Local artists play a vital role in Aspen's community and culture. This grant encourages these contributions through monetary support to adult artists who need it to further their career, creative practice, or pursue innovative ideas. There is a parallel youth grant to provide monetary support to further their skill and exploration of art.
Along with the funding, recipients will participate in convenings intended to foster sharing, learning, and relationship building.
Red Brick Center for the Arts Seeks 2025 Exhibition Applications
Deadline is December 3, 2024
The Red Brick Center for the Arts invites artists living in Colorado to apply for a 2025 exhibition. We aim to recognize the incredible art being made in the state and present innovative shows that feature a range of artistic expression, mediums, and perspectives. Our gallery programming includes exhibitions, artist lectures, and events. Through these we act as a conduit in creating a vital network of artistic exchange and discovery.
We challenge Colorado artists to create your best work and share it with us. We promise to curate fantastic shows and give opportunity to your artistic work. We are seeking 2D and 3D artworks across all genres and artistic mediums. In addition to traditional mediums, we are looking to highlight textiles, ceramics, printmaking, craft works, sculpture and nontraditional mediums. Red Brick primarily exhibits 2 - 5 person group shows. From the submissions, the Gallery Committee will select and curate the artists they feel will make for a relatable, dynamic grouping.
Direct questions to redbrickarts@cityofaspen.com or call (970) 429-2777.
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.
Aspen City Hall Exhibition: Seeking Artists
Apply by December 3
The Red Brick Center for the Arts invites artists living in Colorado to submit up to 4 pieces of artworks to be considered for exhibition in Aspen's City Hall. Selected artworks will be exhibited for a two year period from May 2025 - April 2027. Artists will be awarded a $2000 stipend for their participation.
Encouraging an inclusive representation of experiences and voices, the program aims to present a broad range of artistic and cultural expressions. Additionally, the program provides an opportunity to present art that speaks to values and topics important to Aspen. Special consideration will be given to artworks that loosely relates to several key concepts: the local and regional environment, experiences in the Mountain West, and support human connection and community building.
Direct questions to redbrickarts@cityofaspen.com or call (970) 429-2777.
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
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.
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
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