2026 Artist in Residence
Deadline
November 1, 2025
3 days left
Application Fee
FREE
Rewards
Multiple Rewards
Interest
High
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About This Opportunity
**2026 Call for Creatives – Blackfoot Pathways: Sculpture in the Wild**
Blackfoot Pathways: Sculpture in the Wild (BPSW) invites artists of all disciplines to apply for a three-week September 2026 residency. Set within 40 acres of forested land in Lincoln, Montana, this program offers time, space, and community connection to create site-specific works inspired by the history, landscape, and culture of the Blackfoot Valley.
**Residency Details**
Residency is on site in Lincoln, Montana during the last three weeks of September 2026
Site visit: 3–4 days between April 1 and June 15th, 2026
**Expectations**
Artists are expected to: create a site-specific artwork during the residency, participate in talks and educational activities, share their process with the community, and prioritize materials that are locally sourced or reflect Montana’s landscape. The Lincoln Community has historically made volunteers available to assist artists in residence.
What You'll Get
Types: FUNDING, ACCOMMODATION
Budget: Our total residency budget for 2026 is $50,000, which will be used to support one or more artists within this yearly allocation.
Application Requirements
- CV
- LETTER_OF_INTENT
- COST_ESTIMATION
- ARTWORK_PORTFOLIO
- APPLICATION_FORMS
Eligibility
Other Requirements
The Artist-in-Residence program is open to emerging and established artists working in a variety of disciplines, including sculpture, installation, environmental art, and other site-responsive practices. Applicants should demonstrate: **Artistic Excellence** – A strong portfolio of completed work showing originality, craftsmanship, and creative vision. **Connection to Place** – An interest in engaging with the Blackfoot Valley’s landscape, history, and materials, with preference for projects that incorporate Montana-sourced or locally inspired elements. **Community Engagement** – A commitment to interact with the Lincoln community through talks, workshops, or other public programs. **Feasibility** – A clear plan for completing the proposed project within the residency period, including realistic timelines, budgets, and material needs. This program welcomes applications from artists of all backgrounds and identities, with no formal education requirement.
Sculpture in the Wild
Lincoln, US
Verified Organization
Active since 2020
Ready to take the next step?
Don't miss out on this opportunity. Applications close on November 1, 2025.