Ucross Residency Program for Native Americans

🖌️ About the Ucross Residency Program

The Ucross Residency Program offers two dedicated fellowships:

• One for Native American visual artists
• One for Native American writers

The mission of the Ucross Foundation is to foster the creative spirit of deeply committed artists and groups by providing:

• Uninterrupted time
• Studio space
• Living accommodations
• The experience of the majestic High Plains

Ucross is located in northeast Wyoming, at the foothills of the Bighorn Mountains, on a historic 20,000-acre ranch. Since its founding in 1981, Ucross has supported artists across various disciplines, including literature, visual arts, music, choreography, film, performance, and multidisciplinary art.

📅 Key Dates

• Spring 2026 Residency:

  • Application Opens: May 1, 2025
  • Application Deadline: July 15, 2025 (11:59 PM MT)

• Fall 2026 Residency:

  • Application Opens: November 1, 2025
  • Application Deadline: January 15, 2026 (11:59 PM MT)

🎁 Benefits of the Ucross Residency Program

• No application fee for Native American visual artists and writers.
• Access to private studios, living accommodations, and the inspiring Wyoming landscape.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

The Ucross Residency Program is open to:

• Visual artists, writers, composers, choreographers, interdisciplinary artists, and performance artists.
• Collaborative teams.

Additional Requirements:

• Applicants must exhibit professional standing in their field.
• Both mature artists and emerging artists of promise are welcome to apply.
• Students at any level are not eligible.

📝 Application Process

Residents are selected by a rotating panel of professionals in the arts and humanities. Final decisions are made by the Ucross Foundation.

Key Application Details:

1. Deadlines:

   • Spring Session: July 15 (11:59 PM MT)
   • Fall Session: January 15 (11:59 PM MT)

2. Notification Timeline:

   • Applicants are notified approximately 16 weeks after the application deadline.

3. Work Samples:

   • Submit work samples that represent or relate to the project you are proposing.

4. Reapplication:

   • Artists who have applied in the past must submit new and complete applications, including updated work samples and references.
   • Artists may reapply after three years have elapsed since their previous residency.

5. Collaborative Teams:

   • One artist must apply, with additional collaborators submitting forms within the original application.

6. Couples:

   • Couples may apply individually for concurrent residencies, but acceptance is not guaranteed for both.

🌄 About the Ucross Foundation

The Ucross Foundation is committed to:

• Supporting artists with uninterrupted time and space.
• Being a responsible steward of its 20,000-acre ranch.
• Fostering a creative community in a unique and inspiring environment.

Since its inception, Ucross has become a vital resource for artists from across the United States and the world, offering a rare opportunity for connection and creativity.

📌 Application Deadlines

• Spring 2026 Residency: July 15, 2025
• Fall 2026 Residency: January 15, 2026

🌐 Learn More

For more details about the Ucross Residency Program, visit the Ucross Foundation website.

• There is no application fee for Ucross Fellowships for Native American Visual Artists and Writers.