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Event History
We began the Artist in Residence Program in 2021.
About the program
The ACE Artist in Residence Program seeks to support an artist working in digital art & illustration whose creative practice aligns with themes of the outdoors, landscapes, environmental stewardship and sustainability.
The residency provides one digital artist with dedicated time and space to create in the inspiring mountain environment of Alta, Utah.
Artist eligibility
Open to artists whose primary practice is digital art & illustration.
Disciplines include but not limited to digital illustration, digital painting, graphic art and compositing.
Applicants must submit:
• A portfolio website link or uploaded portfolio samples
• An artist statement
Originality and AI policy
The ideas, concepts, and execution of all submitted work must be created by the applicant.
Artwork generated primarily through text to image, image generation, or other generative AI systems are not eligible for submission. Final portfolio samples must represent work that was directly created by the artist rather than generated from prompts.
Applicants selected as finalists may be asked to provide supporting materials that demonstrate authorship, including layered source files, sketches, work in progress captures, or other process documentation.
Residency award
The selected artist will receive:
• 7 consecutive nights of lodging at The Goldminer's Daughter Lodge.
• Lodging accommodations that include a full kitchen.
• A $1,000 stipend for art supplies, food, travel and other residency related expenses.
• Access to ACE events during their residency.
Available residency dates
• September 8–15, 2026
• September 26–October 3, 2026
The selected artist may choose 1 of the available residency periods.
Application timeline
• Applications open: July 1, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. MDT
• Applications close: August 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. MDT
