Our Artist Residency
Our competitive international residency program, one of the first of its kind in Colorado, provides artists with the time, space, and support to create new work, explore new mediums, and connect with community. Each Resident Artist's practice and the work produced during their residency addresses social justice issues, welcoming any creative discipline. During their residency, artists have full access to PlatteForum’s studio space. Artists also lead weekly workshops with ArtLab interns, culminating in exhibitions and/or performances in collaboration with youth.
The 2026-2027 Artist Residency Application is open. The deadline to apply is March 15th, 2026 at 11:59pm MST.
Access the application on CaFE here.
Missed our information session? You can view the slideshow here and our Frequently Asked Questions here.
For residency related questions, please email info@platteforum.org, or call 303-893-0791.
Our commitment to supporting artists.
We provide all Resident Artists multiple stipends to cover materials, pre-planning, and weekly teaching. We also offer short-term housing for one out-of-town artist per year, exhibition and marketing support, and specialized support to work with youth.
“The residency really challenged me to push my work in new directions because it was a great experimental platform that really opened up some new possibilities in the way that I work.”
Tricia, 2024 Resident Artist
A unique opportunity.
Our Artist Residency is an opportunity like no other, combining a meaningful career opportunity, community engagement, and collaboration with youth. Our program is competitive, with over 50 applicants each year from across the country and globe and 3-4 residencies awarded annually. Resident Artists are selected by a panel that includes youth, former Resident Artists, and staff.
We offer application support through information sessions and individualized assistance. Please reach out to info@platteforum.org for assistance.
“My time at Platteforum was such a gift. I was able to really dive into my practice with so much support from the staff, who are all artists themselves. Working with ArtLab Interns was a really unique residency experience -- their creativity helped feed my own personal practice, and sparked my curiosity in continuing to work with teens.”
Lexy, 2024 Resident Artist
“Participating in this residency allowed me to challenge myself in new ways while also forming connections with ArtLab interns, learning from them, and creating something bigger than ourselves together. This experience will surely continue to inform future projects and community engagement.”
Catie, 2025 Resident Artist
“PlatteForum was one of the best artistic experiences I have had in Denver. The amount of support the staff and interns were able to provide was such a restorative experience. This organization is actually doing the work of supporting artists, and growing a new generation of powerful young artists and activists.”
Kenzie, 2024 Resident Artist
