Zion National Park Artist-in-Residence 2027

About the Open Call

This application period will be used to select three artists for the three month-long residencies offered in 2027. Selected artists will have access to rent-free, furnished, single housing within the main canyon of Zion National Park. The program welcomes painters, sculptors, fiber artists, paper artists, woodcarvers, photographers, filmmakers, musicians, performers, dancers, fiction writers, and poets. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and able to clear a federal background check.

What is Offered

Rent-free housing for 4 weeks at the Grotto House and a $500 reimbursement for travel and supplies.

Requirements

Artists must be at least 18 years old, able to clear a federal background check, and international applicants must be eligible for a J-1 visa. A donation piece is required upon completion of the residency.

How to Apply

Submit application via the CaFÉ portal including an Artist Statement (max 5,000 characters), professional resume, and a portfolio of 3-5 works (images, videos, audio, or writing samples).