40 West Artsresidency
40 West Arts Artist in Residence 2027
Housing: No housing provided; rent-free studio/gallery space only.
- Who Can Apply: Open to any individual aged 21 or older; applicants may be students or employed full-time.
- The Focus: A one-year community Artist in Residence in Lakewood's West Colfax arts district, pairing rent-free studio space with service through beginner, family-friendly, and senior arts programming.
- The Funding: Rent-free studio/gallery space for one year, valued at approximately $4,800–$16,800 in in-kind contributions; no cash stipend stated.
- Key Requirements: Email a single PDF to submissions@40westarts.org with subject line "2027 Resident Artist, Your Name," including a letter of interest, three examples of beginner/kid & family-friendly or senior workshops you might teach, a resume with contact and website/social links, and an artist portfolio or work examples.
DeadlineSunday, October 25, 2026
AwardNo cash stipend. Rent-free studio/gallery space (approximately 150-350 sq ft) for one year, valued by the district at approximately $4,800-$16,800 in in-kind contributions; workshop materials are provided and 40 West Gallery submission fees are waived.
DurationOne year
Program datesJanuary 2027 - December 2027 (approximate)
LocationLakewood, CO
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesAll Stages
Age range21–
Application notesSend a single PDF with all requested materials to submissions@40westarts.org; use the subject line "2027 Resident Artist, Your Name." All submission fees for 40 West Gallery exhibitions are waived during the residency. Finalists will be asked to interview; final residents chosen in late November/early December with a start date of early January 2027.
Contactsubmissions@40westarts.org
40 West Arts
Organization based in Lakewood