The Bighorn Canyon Artist In Residence program started in 2014. Bighorn Canyon is excited to continue the program. Every year artists bring new perspectives and create amazing works. The park is looking for four artists to participate and continue creating in 2024.

Applications for the 2024 Artist In Residence program are being requested Nov. 15, 2023 through Jan. 31, 2024. Artists in this program will be able to discover and interpret Bighorn Canyon through their own creative projects. Writers, sculptors, musicians, composers, photographers, painters, culinary and performing artists are all welcome to apply for this program.

To apply, artists must submit a resume, online links or digital photos of their work and a letter of intent. The letter should include why the artist is interested in helping to preserve, through their work, Bighorn Canyon’s resources. The application can be emailed or mailed to Christy Fleming by Jan. 31, 2024. Park staff will review the applications in February. Selections are made and announced in March.

Housing in 2024 is limited. Available housing dates are: March 27 to May 13, and Sept. 18 to Nov. 4. During the summer months, artists may bring their own RV and a camping site will be provided.

For more information about the program, visit the parks website at: nps.gov/bica/getinvolved/supportyourpark/artist-in-residence.htm.