02/26/2026
Call for artists! The application period for Valles Caldera's 2026 Artist in Residence Program opens Sunday.
Artists in residence are park volunteers who live and work at Valles Caldera National Preserve for 2 to 4 weeks during the summer or fall. Throughout their residency, they offer public art programs and create original artwork inspired by the park.
Applications will be accepted from March 1-15 via Volunteer.gov. Supplemental materials must be emailed to the program coordinator to complete the application.
To learn more about our Artist in Residence Program or the application process, please visit https://www.nps.gov/vall/getinvolved/artist-in-residence-program.htm.
Photo description: Artist in residence Izzy Anderson paints from the back of a pickup truck in Valle Grande. (NPS/Irene Owsley)