Green Box Opens Artist Residency Program Applications for 2025
August 29 2024 - 5:44PM
At the foot of iconic Pikes Peak,
Green Box
continues to establish itself as a leading arts incubator in
Colorado’s Front Range. Building on the success of previous years,
including the opening of
Colorado's first Skyspace
by James Turrell in 2022 and its upcoming 17th Annual Arts
Festival, Green Box is thrilled to announce that applications will
open on September 4th for several exciting opportunities for its
2025 Artist Residency Program. Applications will be accepted
through October 11, 2024 for all interested candidates.
The Green Box Artist Residency
Program offers artists of national and international
stature, across diverse disciplines, and at any stage in their
career the opportunity to create new works while living in and
engaging with the community of Green Mountain Falls and the greater
Pikes Peak region. Notable past Artists in Residence include
American Ballet Theatre, Grammy Award-winning
guitarist Bill Frisell, Pulitzer-Prize winning
journalist Neena Pathak, and
acclaimed painter Carole d'Inverno.
"It is a joy for Green Box to provide these
artist residency opportunities. We are excited to read
submissions from applicants for consideration to our 2025 program
and to see what innovative and exciting projects artists are
dreaming of. Green Mountain Falls provides the unique ability
to be at your best creative self by quieting the mind and being
free of distractions. There is no better place to be imbedded
and create” says Green Box’s Executive Director, Scott
Levy.
2025 Residency Opportunities:
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Art Installation Rooms: 1-2 residencies are available for
artists to create immersive, interactive interior spaces. These
residencies will take place before June 2025.
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Arts Journalism Residency: A unique opportunity combining a
two-week spring residency with on-site presence during the 2025
Green Box Arts Festival (June 27 - July 12, 2025). The selected
artist will create feature articles in advance of the Festival,
write daily blog posts reviewing Festival events, and provide
pre/post context conversations during Festival events.
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Dance Residency: 1-2 residencies between September and
November 2025, utilizing the newly restored Sallie Bush Community
Center in Green Mountain Falls as the primary studio
space.
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Open Project Residencies: 1-2 additional residencies to be
determined based on applications received.
Deliverables will be mutually agreed upon at the
time of awarding residencies. Community engagement proposals are an
important part of the application and the residency, reflecting
Green Box's commitment to fostering connections between artists and
the local community.
Application Process and Details
Green Box welcomes applications from both
national and international artists. The application deadline is
Friday, October 11, 2024, and only complete applications will be
considered. There is no application fee. Artists should note that a
vehicle is necessary for living in Green Mountain Falls; they may
choose to rent or bring their own.
Private housing will be provided at The Shed,
Green Box’s dedicated Artist housing. All accommodations feature
Smart TVs, WiFi, and landline phones, with 24/7 access to studios
and laundry facilities. Shared amenities include an outdoor fire
pit, BBQ grill, and hot tub. Weekly apartment cleaning is also
provided.
Resident artists are provided with a stipend.
The stipend amounts are awarded as follows:
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Individual Artists: $9,000
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Duo residencies: $12,000
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Trio or larger ensemble residencies: $15,000
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted online, visit
greenboxarts.org for more information and to learn how to apply or
direct links can be found in the 2025 Residency Opportunities
section above. For questions regarding the residency or application
process, please email info@greenboxarts.org.
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About Green Box
Since Green Box launched in 2009, it has grown
into a year-round celebration of visual and performing arts for
visitors from Colorado and around the world. The summer festival's
hallmarks of accessibility and experimentation in a spectacular
natural setting offer curious audiences a fresh and playful
approach to some of the most compelling dance, public art and music
being produced today. Green Box is an incubator of
multidisciplinary visual and performing arts. With an active
artist-in-residence program, educational offerings, and creative
experiences for audiences of all ages, Green Box seeks to enrich
and engage its community and visitors for generations to come. The
organization has developed partnerships with the local school
district and community organizations to enhance its reach,
furthering its commitment to nurturing creativity and appreciation
for different perspectives.
About Green Mountain Falls, CO and Area
Attractions
At an altitude of 7,800 ft., Green Mountain
Falls is home to various festivals and events year-round. Most
notably, however, it is known for the nationally-acclaimed Green
Box Arts Festival. Surrounded by the Pike National Forest on three
sides, the town is located near popular area attractions including
the Cave of the Winds, Manitou Cliff Dwellings, Garden of the Gods,
Pikes Peak and the Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway. An extremely
popular hiking destination, visitors also enjoy fishing, swimming,
biking, tennis courts and ice skating in winter, as well as the
town's unique restaurants, pubs and shops. The town is just 20
minutes away from the center of Colorado Springs, and closer to
Manitou Springs, Woodland Park and other Ute Pass communities such
as Cascade and Chipita Park. The Town's focal point is an 1890
Victorian gazebo on an island in a small lake stocked with fish.
The Town location supports a unique lifestyle by providing a
beautiful natural setting for a mountain home close to the
employment opportunities, services, and culture of a nearby large
city.
- 2024 Green Box Resident Artist GAEYA
Anna Faye Hunter
Green Box
7194653065
af.hunter@greenboxarts.org