Committed to creating a place for artists to thrive, ASLD’s Residency Programs provide financial support, studio space, and exhibition opportunities for selected artists to immerse themselves in their practice and connect with ASLD’s community. In exchange, ASLD’s constituents across the Denver metro region can engage with and learn from visiting and local artists through an extended engagement. The Visiting Artists of Color (VAC) Residency is for a visiting artist who identifies as (or whose work connects with) Black, Indigenous, and/or person of color (BIPOC) with the goal to increase the visibility and provide resources to support historically marginalized artists. 

 
The VAC Residency is a 7 month long residency for a visiting artist who identifies as BIPOC and/or who is committed to working with local BIPOC community members.  Each residency is tailored to the selected artist’s expertise and discipline. 

The residency offers the artist access to a 900 sq ft dedicated studio space at ASLD; the opportunity to lead workshops, lectures, and community engagement programs; and The residency culminates in a solo exhibition at ASLD’s gallery, attended by over 1,500 individuals.  

The residency provides both a monthly artist fee and a housing stipend in addition to dedicated studio space and studio materials.  The budget for housing costs and living expenses is determined based on Denver market rates at the time of the residency.  

For more information, please review the FAQ page on the residency page of our website.

Please provide the following information:

Basic Information

• Name
• Pronouns
• Phone number
• Email address
• Mailing address
• Website and/or social media handles (if public)

Artist Information

• Artist Bio, Resume and/or CV
• Artist statement
• 5-10 images of your work. Images must be in JPEG (.jpg) format, 300 DPI, 1920 x 1920 and must conform to CAFÉ’s file size specifications.

Demographic Information

• Race
• Ethnicity
• Age

Please answer the following questions:

1. This residency runs from January 15-August 15, 2026, and the selected artist is expected to be in Denver for the duration of this time. Please confirm this time frame works with your schedule.
2. Describe your artistic practice.
3. How will you use this residency to grow your own artistic practice? Describe the impact the residency would have at this point in your career.
4. Describe your relationship to justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility (JEDIA) both personally and professionally. How are these themes addressed in your work and how would they be fostered during your residency?
5. Describe your connection to diverse or underrepresented communities and how you would engage similar communities in the Denver metro area through your art.

Application Requirements

Applications must include answers to all of the questions listed above, as well as visual work samples.

Work Sample Requirements:

         Images | Min. 5, Max. 10

         Total Samples | Min. 5, Max. 10

Eligibility Criteria

While the Visiting Artist of Color Residency prioritizes Black, Indigenous, and/or artists of color, the program is not exclusionary. Artists are selected through an open application process, with input from a panel of community members. This program is open to national and international* artists 21+ years of age who demonstrate strong work that complements ASLD’s faculty, with priority given to artists from outside the Denver metro area. Artists from any visual arts media are welcome and alumni of ASLD’s Visiting Artist series are eligible.

*International artists are responsible for any and all visa requirements.
 

ASLD is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, creed, national origin or ancestry, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or ability.