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Arizona State Parks Artist Residency Program - Arizona Commission on the Arts

Name: Arizona State Parks Artist Residency Program - Arizona Commission on the Arts
Start: 2026-05-01
Location: Oracle State Park, Arizona

Arizona-based artists can apply for a residency at Oracle State Park to create work inspired by local landscapes.

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Deadline: annual cycle, check dates
Entry fee: Not listed - check the source
Award: Residency at Oracle State Park with dedicated time, space, and resources
Location: Oracle State Park, Arizona
Exhibition window: May 1, 2026
Applicants notified: Apr 9, 2026

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About

Overview

The Arizona State Parks Artist Residency Program is a collaborative initiative between Arizona State Parks and Trails (ASPT) and the Arizona Commission on the Arts (ACA), designed to immerse Arizona-based artists in the state's natural ecosystems. The program provides artists with dedicated time, space, and resources to create work inspired by local landscapes in State Parks, promoting aesthetic appreciation, environmental education, and community engagement.

Key dates

Applications open: January 22, 2026
Deadline: February 19, 2026
Spring resident announced: week of April 9th
Residency: May 2026 at Oracle State Park

Location

Oracle State Park, Arizona

Eligibility

Open to Arizona-based individual artists.

What's included

Dedicated time, space, and resources to create work inspired by local landscapes, with planning accomplished through virtual meetings April-May.

Media accepted

landscape

Award: Residency at Oracle State Park with dedicated time, space, and resources
Theme: Artists create work inspired by local landscapes and Arizona's natural ecosystems, promoting aesthetic appreciation and environmental education.
Eligibility: Open to Arizona-based individual artists.

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