- The Voices of the Wilderness AIR program is offering 10 different residencies next summer in Alaska, hosted by the US Forest Service, US Fish & Wildlife Service, and National Park Service. This is a chance for artists to work on stewardship projects with wilderness specialists in a backcountry setting, while creating art in some of our nation’s most stunning and wild public lands. Applications should be submitted to votw@princewilliamsound.org by 11:59 p.m. Alaska time March 2, 2025.
- The Boulder Chamber, in collaboration with Boulder County Arts Alliance, seeks to commission a professional local artist, illustrator, or designer to create an original image that it can license for the 2025 Boulder Star Holiday Card, a wine label, and possibly other items, such as a puzzle produced by Liberty Puzzles. The selected artist will receive $1,000 under a license agreement to produce an image reflecting Boulder, with fresh takes on its iconic imagery encouraged. Applications close Jan. 31!
- heARTS of LYONS 2025 Call for Sculptures is now open! The heARTS of LYONS Outdoor Arts Collection is a perennial celebration of art and sculpture displayed outdoors throughout the picturesque mountain town of Lyons, Colorado. The town is pleased to offer a $1,000 honorarium for the loan of artists' work ($500 upon install and $500 upon de-install). Learn more and apply by Jan. 16.
- NoBo Art District is seeking exhibition proposals for The Bus Stop Gallery and the NoBo Art Center. They are looking for exhibition proposals that will reflect on and speak to the current and historical human experience, be engaging to the community and showcase the diversity of the Boulder art community. Learn more and submit a proposal.
- Denver Public Art seeks to commission an artist or artist team to create public artworks for the Robert “Bob” A. Ming Bridge (Ming Bridge) inside the Denver Botanic Gardens, located at 1085 York Street, in Denver. Apply for the opportunity by Jan. 6.
- BMoCA is hiring for an Executive Assistant. BMoCA’s Executive Assistant will play a critical role in the ongoing success of the museum’s efforts, supporting the administrative needs of the Executive Director and Chief Curator of the museum, and assisting other staff members as time allows. Learn more and apply.
- Visit Boulder, in partnership with Create Boulder has grant funding opportunities for Boulder events, arts and cultural experiences through the Events, Arts & Culture Grant Program. Applications for events that occur June 1 - Dec. 31, 2025, are due by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, March 31.
- The National Park Service is pleased to announce that the Save America's Treasures (SAT) grant program is now accepting applications. Grants are available to fund "Collections" and "Preservation." Collections projects must be determined to be of national significance based on the supportive description of its significance within the application. Preservation projects fund planning and "bricks and mortar" preservation/conservation work on historic buildings and structures. Applications are due Dec. 12, 2024.
- Colorado State University Pueblo is seeking artist qualifications for an exterior public artwork at the Technology, Education and Engineering Building. Learn more about the Call for Artists. Applications are due Dec. 13, 2024.
- Applications are now open for the Pearl Street Arts Fest, happening July 18 - 20, 2025. Occurring in the height of the tourist season, Pearl Street Arts Fest typically attracts more than 50,000 attendees. The deadline to apply is Feb. 20, 2025.
- The Canyon Theater at the Boulder Public Library is now available for community use! The space seats 190 audience members and is free to use for up to 16 hours per month. Events must be free to attend. Learn more and request the space for your next event.
- The East End Community Chair Project launched in Downtown Boulder, featuring five pairs of unique Adirondack-style chairs that are installed in spots throughout the East End of Pearl Street. Support your local artists and vote for your favorite pair of chairs through Dec. 14, 2024. The first, second and third place winning artists will receive a cash prize.
- Check out the Boulder County Arts Alliance Event Calendar to explore artistic happening throughout the community!
Holiday Closures
In observance of the winter holidays, the City of Boulder is adjusting its operations schedules.