The Drawing Never Dies (DND) art residency is a creative retreat embracing the directness and simplicity of drawing as the most fundamental act of visual communication, as well as the importance of an inspiring and conducive environment for creative play.
We provide a small studio in a tree and an efficient private living situation. We do not provide regular meals but guests have a kitchenette and we arrange one meal with professionals from the regional art scene to foster community and forge new connections.
We offer an inspiring setting for artists to focus on their contemplative and creative practice to accelerate artistic and personal evolution. There is no formal exhibition tied to the residency so it’s a low risk opportunity to experiment. It’s the perfect environment for an artist to flourish. If preferable, you may open your studio and present your work to guests during the dinner event or arrange independent studio visits.
The ideal candidate for this residency is easygoing, creative, open-minded, has a genuine excitement for their practice and creating art in an exciting new location (like a treehouse in Denver, Colorado). We encourage artists from various backgrounds, viewpoints and drawing approaches to apply.
If this describes you, we encourage you to apply and hope to work together.
Cost and duration
We offer several subsidized summer terms. Each term is a week long window in the months of June and July. Residents may stay for any length of time that works for them within their selected week window but the cost for the term remains the same unless an additional assistantship is applied. Subsidized cost is $375 per summer session.
Our short sessions are ideal for artists who need respite from a busy life. Applicants may combine sessions to design a longer residency duration.
Summer Sessions:
Session 1: Week 1 of June
Session 2: Week 2 of June
Session 3: Week 3 of June
Session 4: Week 4 of June
Session 5: Week 1 of July
Session 6: Week 2 of July
Session 7 Week 3 of July.
Winter Session:
August-May (roughly coinciding with an academic calendar)
$995/Month
Financial assistance available on a limited basis. Inquire if interested.
It is possible to arrange a duration of stay outside of these windows especially for international artists working with a visa. If you are interested in the residency but have schedule limitations outside of the sessions listed above please feel free to reach out with questions.
Deadline: January 2, 2026.
