ACE ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
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Description
The ACE Artist in Residence Program provides an artist the opportunity to reflect, relax, and create in the inspiring mountains of Alta, Utah. We began the Artist in Residence Program in 2023. All recipients of the program can be viewed here.
The 2024 application is closed
All recipients of the program can be viewed here.
Please review this page before going to the application (link is lower).
The 2024 program would provide the selected artist with:
7 consecutive days of housing in the month of August 2024 at The Goldminers Daughter Lodge
7 consecutive days will be of the artist's choice during August 2024
Other guests are not part of the offer. Pets are not allowed.
Housing will include a full kitchen
Access to a private studio at the Goldminer's Daughter Lodge, if needed.
$1000 stipend for supplies, food, travel etc.
Invitation to attend any ACE events during the stay.
Eligibility
Open to all dancers.
Only open to 100 applications.
We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disabilities, age, status as a veteran, national origin, or any other protected classes.
Community Contribution by the artist. Our goal is to provide a peaceful, inspiring setting for the selected artist. We do ask that the artist provide a small community event, a blog post, a social media takeover or something they may have in mind that can help tell the story of their creative time at Alta. This can happen either during their stay or afterwards.
Visiting Alta, Utah
The Town of Alta is a small, quiet mountain community located at the head of Little Cottonwood Canyon just outside of Salt Lake City. The town itself ranges in elevation from 7,500 ft to 9,500 ft. above sea level. Expect much quiet time alone in nature to create.
While Alta is a worldwide destination, we do not have a gas station or grocery store. A car is not really needed to visit Alta, but you are welcome to drive or rent a car, we have many walking trails if you enjoy that, it is the place for you. If you are driving, please fill up your tank and obtain your groceries/ drinks before arriving in Alta. If you are flying, you will need to schedule a ride from the SLC airport to Alta (36 miles) and either stop for groceries/drinks or have them delivered from Whole Foods or Smiths Groceries. Please note alcohol can not be delivered as per state laws. There is a very small grocery store and liquor store at the Snowbird Center if items are needed (1.2 miles away) and we are always happy to help out!
The accommodations at The Goldminer’s Daughter Lodge will provide simple amenities to make your stay comfortable.
Bathroom: Towels, Soap, shampoo, moisturizer, hair dryer
Kitchen: soap, paper towels, trash bags, laundry detergent, dish washer detergent, Keurig coffee machine, ice
Room: ice bucket, glasses, extra blankets and pillows
Items we suggest bringing: hiking/trail shoes or sneakers, sunscreen, hat, and hydration system for walking, warm and cold layers- it is cold at night!
Application:
Application fee is $20. Funds go directly to support our non-profit.
Only 100 applications will be accepted.
Application can be found here.
Wufoo does not save applications until submitted.
A pdf of the application can be found here.
Timeline
May 1, 2024 Applications open
June 15, 2024 Deadline for applications at midnight *or until 100 applications are filled
July 1, 2024 Artist announced
August 2024* Artist in Residence *Any 7 consecutive nights in the month of August 2024.
About Alta Community Enrichment (ACE) and Town of Alta
Alta Community Enrichment (ACE) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to create opportunities in arts, culture, and education for the enhancement and well being of the Little Cottonwood Canyon community. Since its inception in 1997, ACE has served as the Alta Arts Council and now offers over 150-year round quality, diverse programs for free or very little cost to its attendees.
Town of Alta is a small mountain community located at the head of Little Cottonwood Canyon in the Wasatch-Cache National Forest. The town itself ranges in elevation from 7,500 ft to 9,500 ft. above sea level. The Town of Alta was officially incorporated in 1970 but its history ranges back into the 1800s. The town, although small, has a Mayor, Town Council, Police Department, public one-room school, post office, and community center. The town does not have any gas stations, grocery stores, etc so you must plan accordingly.
Questions?
Sara Gibbs, Executive Director, Alta Community Enrichment,
director@altaarts.org 801-647-7496