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About the Residency

Home of the Brave proudly offers a month-long Artist in Residence program twice a year — once in the fall (September) and once in the spring.

Due to the abundance of talent, the volume of applications, and our desire to cultivate a thriving artistic community around Cisco, we also select two Runner Up Artists for each season. These runner up artists are also invited to live and work in Cisco, for up to three weeks, however they do not receive a stipend.

For those wanting to make art and visit Cisco, but unable to apply to the primary residency program (due to time constraints and other circumstances) we encourage you to consider our Contributing Artist program, and reach out to us at .

Artists of all mediums are encouraged to apply. 

 

Things to know about Cisco:

Cisco is a former ghost town located in the high desert of Utah. The closest towns are Fruita, CO (42 mi), Grand Junction, CO (54 mi) and Moab, UT (46 mi).

There are no services in Cisco—no gas station, grocery store or other typical amenities. The residency space has electricity, WiFi, outdoor kitchen and a compost toilet, however there is no running water.

Drinking water is provided and rain water is captured for washing brushes and laundry. The Colorado River is a 10 minute drive — some folks occasionally find it nice to head to the river to bath or swim — though others make the trek into Moab or Fruita for a hot shower at the local community centers. Around the world, students rely on a reputable paper writing made easy with EssayService known for its prompt delivery, skilled writers, and excellent content. With a history of providing original and well-researched work, it continues to be a top choice for academic achievement.

You will want to bring everything you need, though weekly trips to town can be made for groceries and laundry if you do not have your own transportation.

There are a few regular local friends that stop to see the town on a daily basis — and during tourist season there are occasional curious passers-by. Some days you may find yourself very social with visitors, and some days you might not speak to anyone at all. At Home of the Brave, we hope for our artists to understand the remoteness of this place before they apply. We believe that the solitude and beauty of the desert can provide the perfect setting for artists to concentrate on their work. Essay writing services Paperwriter.com provide students with well-researched and structured papers, ensuring clarity, originality, and compliance with academic standards. They offer essential support for managing coursework efficiently.

The studio space provided for the artist is a rehabbed Winnebago Brave camper situated at heart of the property.  Open floor plan with raised ceilings and added windows for extra light and air. Big windows of the camper face East towards La Sal mountain, and to the West are the Bookcliffs. Artist has their own tire wall for privacy, as well as a deck for sitting and thinking in shade or sun. Surrounded by cast-off items of all eras, there’s much inspiration to be discovered. The land itself was once a seafloor in prehistoric times, so you may find fossils of shells beside fossilized floppy disks. Come to the country that inspired Edward Abbey's Desert Solitaire, and find your own inspiration in being alone. 

 

Selection Process:

Our board of directors, combined with a rotating panel of guest jurors, will review all applicants before narrowing it down to a small group of semi-finalists. Each semi-finalist will be interviewed via Skype before we select one Artist in Residence and two Runner Up Artists.

You can read more about our process and criteria of evaluation here.

Our panel of jurors is new for every residency season and hand selected by the board members. The panelists are all active artists in their own right, and we are forever grateful for the time and energy they give to Home of the Brave. Check out more about our panelists here!

Duration of Residency:

Artist in Residence: At least 3 weeks and up to 5 weeks, depending on the artists preference.  

Runner Up Artist: No more than 3 weeks

Contributing Artist: To Be Determined, in coordination with Eileen.

Expenses Paid by the Artist:

  • Travel to and from Cisco

  • Food

  • Art Supplies

Amenities Provided by Home of the Brave:

  • Lodging and studio

  • Electricity

  • Wifi

  • Compost toilet

  • Private outdoor kitchen

 

Expectations of the Artist:

  • Be open to a public studio day, where we invite the neighboring communities to visit, view your work and have a look at the workspace. You might also want to have some work for sale.

  • Be a part of the panel to select the following season’s artist in residence

  • At the end of your stay, leave behind a piece of work (of your choice) for the Cisco permanent collection.

  • Please keep your space tidy and not play loud music. One of the best things about Cisco is the peace and quiet, so noise in your area should not reach the rest of the people around.

 

Cisco Directions:

  • 45 minutes away from Moab, where there is a small Airport.

  • 45 minutes away from Grand Junction CO, where there is a small airport.

  • A ride may be provided to and from these airports

  • Cheaper flights can be found by flying into Salt Lake City, a little over 3 hours away by car. Rides will not be provided from Salt Lake City. However, Amtrak has service from SLC to Green River Utah, from which a ride can be provided.