The Bighorn Canyon Artist In Residence program started in 2014. Bighorn Canyon is excited to continue the program. We enjoy the new perspectives and amazing works artist share with the park and visitors. The park is looking for two artists to participate and continue creating in 2026.
Applications for the 2026 Artist In Residence program are being requested December 2, 2025, through January 31, 2026. 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 January 31, 2024. Park staff will review the applications in February. Selections are made and announced in March.
Housing is not available this year. Artists will need to plan to bring their own RV or tent. The park will provide a camping site with water and electricity.
For more information about the program, visit the parks website at: https://www.nps.gov/bica/getinvolved/supportyourpark/artist-in-residence.htm
Applications must be turned in by January 31, 2026. For more information, call Christy Fleming at (307) 548-5406 or email her at Christy_Fleming@nps.gov