Beartooth Artist in Residence Program
A partnership between the Carbon County Arts Guild & Depot Gallery (CCAG)
and the Yellowstone Bighorn Research Association (YBRA)
The goal of the Beartooth Artist in Residence is to connect artists and the public with our wild lands in south central Montana. Each summer CCAG will select artists who will spend seven to fourteen days in the scenic YBRA Field Station located near Red Lodge, Montana. At the camp, artists will have uninterrupted time and space to create their art. CCAG is working with YBRA to integrate art and wilderness values including natural processes and features, history, wildlife, resource management issues, and other topics related to wilderness and wilderness management. These themes are important in the organization of the artists' residencies.
At the conclusion of their stay, each artist will share a public presentation with the community of Red Lodge. Artists benefit by having a stunning remote setting at a well-established facility where they can be inspired and have time to focus on their art. CCAG and YBRA benefit by partnering to promote awareness between art and nature. The community benefits from the work created and presentations provided from the artists’ experiences.
The Beartooth Artist in Residence Program is open to visual artists over 21 currently residing in the United States who work in various mediums and styles. (painting, sculpture, ceramics, fiber arts, jewelry, etc.). Both established and emerging artists are encouraged to apply for this unique opportunity. Individuals currently enrolled in an academic institution are ineligible to apply until after they complete their program.
Residencies are seven days with as many as two artists in the camp at any one time. Residencies will take place in September 2026.
Residency dates for 2026 are: Sept 7-13, Sept 14-20, or Sept 21-27. Applications for 2026 are due May 30, 2026.
