Open AIR’s Call for Artists-in-Residence
Open AIR is pleased to announce our Call for Artist applications is now open! Open AIR is best known for its unique place-based Artist-in-Residence program, which connects artists from all disciplines and origins with culturally, historically, and ecologically significant locations through collaborative partnerships in Montana.
We are now accepting applications for Summer 2025, Fall 2025, and Spring 2026. Apply now to be an Artist-in-Residence at one of Open AIR’s 11 residency sites in Montana! Residencies are open to artists working in all mediums and career stages.
Deadline to apply: December 3, 11:59 PM.
Visit our website to learn more: www.openairmt.org/info
In addition to continued Artist-in-Residence opportunities at unique sites like the UM Flathead Lake Biological Station, Moon-Randolph Homestead, and a remote location in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness, we are excited to announce two new residency opportunities in 2025! We will partner with Rocky Mountain Gardens in Missoula, Montana, and Hungry Hill in Butte, Montana.
About the 2025 new Artist-in-Residence Opportunities:
Rocky Mountain Gardens is a project of the Missoula County Department of Ecology and Extension (MCDEE). Missoula County Department of Ecology & Extension strives to cultivate resilience and inspire growth by empowering Missoula County residents through hands-on education and sustainable practices. A space for education and contemplation, the gardens are free and open to the public.
The Rocky Mountain Garden Residency will occur in the summer: June 9 – July 20, 2025
Butte, MT residency is a collaboration between Hungry Hill and the Historic Clark Chateau. Artists will have access to a ceramic studio space and the possible access to a printmaking studio. Performing artists will have access to the music room at the Historic Clark Chateau.
The Butte, MT Residency will occur in the fall: September 29 – Nov 2, 2025
Visit Open AIR’s website to learn about residency opportunities: openairmt.org/info
In addition, the website includes information on the 2025 summer and fall sessions and spring 2026 and a list of Open AIR’s 11 different site partners.
More Info
https://www.openairmt.org/info
Salary
All artists will be provided with a modest stipend
Contact Email
program@openairmt.org