Create from the HeART.

Location

Tucked away on the cool, north side of town surrounded by aspen trees and tall cedars on a half acre property; sits the ShangriLoft art Studio. A one Bedroom two full bath furnished Cabin. Complete with Gas range in the kitchen and a washer/ Dryer on site. With Roughly 1,100 sq ft you’ll have plenty of space to get creative and host art activities. Walking distance to Burro street shopping, groceries, dining, hiking trails and local parks makes it super easy to get around and enjoy the mountain air.

What’s Provided

In addition to a fully furnished cabin, the ShangriLoft will provide Studio supplies, snacks and drinks for art club and ticketed classes. As well as tools and supplies for you to use in your own creations including a kiln, throwing wheel, glazes, clay, paint, recycled materials, tools, pencils, markers, pens , paint brushes, canvases and more.

I will also manage ticket sales and class promoting for events during your stay.

Costs

Although you won’t be paying for your room and board there are a few costs to consider

-Application fee ($20)

-Transportation

-Personal food and drink

-Personal supplies and tools

-Refundable $150 security deposit to confirm your dates (once your are chosen)

All proceeds collected from applications, art sales and ticket sales go back into server fees, supply costs, advertising fees, studio utilities and property maintenance.

Residency

This is a Rent-free, work-trade, artist residency. Which means instead of paying rent, you’ll work to maintain the property, host art club, teach your own class and leave 1 large Installation at the loft.

You’ll work about 9-11 hours a week which leaves you plenty of time to work on your own projects.

You’ll also have opportunities to make a little extra cash by providing a tip jar(that you keep all proceeds), and you can also use the public events and classes to sell your work for 60% profit. The ‘loft will keep a standard 40% gallery fee.

What You’ll Do

Including general maintenance of the studio, Every Tuesday from 6-9pm you’ll host art club. A free event for the community to play art games, draw, go on texture walks and have a chance to live creatively for a few hours. You’ll collect sales for drinks, merchandise, and larger mediums people use.

This usually requires an hour set up and an hour for closing.

Teach your own medium through a class at the ShangriLoft twice a month. You’ll be responsible for planning the class, dates and times as well and getting the word out into the community. I’ll take care of the rest.

It’s recommended the class lasts at least 4 hours, not including set up and closing down but it’s all dependent on what medium you’re teaching.

In addition, you’ll also create one large indoor or outdoor installation or mural that you’ll leave at the loft for us to remember you by.

( no smaller than 3ftx3ft)

At the end of the 3 months, we’ll have an open gallery showcasing a selection of your best work (of at least 6 pieces and up to 12) for sale and silent auction. Proceeds will be split between the you, the artist and the ‘loft  60/40.

Why apply

• You’re 21+

• Maybe you just graduated or need a transition into your next chapter.

• You have big ideas and need the space to implement them.

• You’ve always wanted to paint a mural or build a sculpture just for fun.

• You want to establish yourself in the creative community.

• You love to travel.

• Finances might be tight but you have a great work ethic and creative mind.

• You like small towns and the outdoors.

• You’re single or a couple establishing their artistic career.

• You get along well with others and like making connections.

• You’ve never been an artist resident before.

• You’ve been an Artist resident many times.

• You’ve been creating art your whole life but never had official training.

• You’ve been to art school or taken lots of art classes to establish your style.

• You work in construction but want to build your own thing.

• You like to do cool things in cool places.

What ever your reason, you belong here!

Time-Frame

Applications for this residency will be available by August 1st- November 1st 2026. If you’re chosen for our spring residence you’ll find out by January 1, 2027 and be able to make arrangements for your stay that starts April 1st 2027.

Early Bird Special: If you're just as excited as I am, applications will only be $15 for the first 30 days!