2027 Spring Artist In Residence at Hudson Gardens Application

Presented by the South Suburban Public Art Committee, the Artist in Residence at Hudson Gardens program supports creative exploration while fostering meaningful connections between artists and the community. The residency provides dedicated time and space each Spring and Fall for artists to develop their practice while engaging visitors through open studio experiences and artist-led public programming. The residency takes place in the Spring and Fall of each year at Hudson Gardens in Littleton, Colorado, a unique destination known for its gardens, natural beauty, walking paths, wildlife, and year-round visitors.

Surrounded by seasonal landscapes and diverse plant collections, artists have the opportunity to create work in an inspiring environment while sharing their process with a broad audience of community members, families, students, and visitors. Artists work in the Pavilion at Hudson Gardens, a large, light-filled, climate-controlled space equipped with tables, chairs, and access to water and electricity. The Pavilion offers a flexible environment well suited for many visual art practices, mixed-media projects, community-based work, and educational activities.

Because the residency is intentionally public-facing, artists should be comfortable creating work while visitors observe, ask questions, and engage with the creative process. The space is best suited for practices that can safely function in an open studio environment. While applications are accepted from artists working in all disciplines, the Pavilion is not suitable for projects requiring large-scale fabrication, heavy machinery, extensive ventilation systems, significant dust production, hazardous materials, open flames, or specialized industrial equipment.

Ceramic Artists: Wheel-thrown ceramics are not suitable for the Pavilion environment. However, artists interested in hand-building may create small-scale ceramic work during the residency. Firing opportunities may be available through a nearby recreation center, with transportation coordinated by either the artist or program staff. The residency is designed to balance independent studio practice with meaningful public engagement.