2027 Artists-in-Residence Program at Our Lady of Perpetual Motion

About this call

Our Lady of Perpetual Motion, a historic venue steps from downtown Fruita, Colorado, United States, will host up to four working creatives from January 3 to January 30, 2027, completely free of charge. Each artist has a private bedroom and shares bathrooms, two full kitchens, living areas and working areas, including a belfry with natural light that can serve as a studio (reachable by ladder only). Artists provide their own food, transportation and housekeeping. During the residency they give at least four hours of formal public engagement, such as an open studio, talk, demonstration or group show, and one hour of social media participation, and at the end they leave at least one finished piece for the permanent collection. Creatives of all disciplines are encouraged to apply.

Who can apply

• Open to applicants of any nationality
• Medium: Mixed Media / Painting / Sculpture / Installation / Photography
• Entry fee: See official site
• Creatives of all disciplines may apply. Accepted artists are subject to an interview and a background check. Partners, children and pets are considered case by case. Residents must give at least four hours of formal public engagement and one hour of social media participation, follow the house rules, and donate at least one finished piece to the permanent collection. Artists provide their own food, transportation and housekeeping. The application asks for a portfolio or social media link, answers about your practice and plans, at least one professional reference and at least 3 work samples. Initial acceptance notification: November 25, 2026.