Call for Artists
December: A Little Joy
A Little Joy– This holiday season, explore small works with big heart. We’re seeking artwork that captures delight, comfort, whimsy, or wonder—pieces that are meant to be gifted, cherished, and easily carried from our walls to someone’s home. Think tiny treasures, joyful gestures, and the magic of something made by hand. Whether it’s a moment of beauty, a glimmer of humor, or a spark of warmth—what does a little joy look like to you?
- Recommended dimensions: no larger than 16″x16″
- Priced for holiday gifting: suggested range: maximum $200
- Artists may submit up to 4 works
Join us in filling the gallery with light, color, and joy—just in time for the season of giving. Multidisciplinary works are encouraged including: sculpture, paintings, poetry, contemporary installations, video, photography, and beyond.
Questions- reach out to programs@steamboatcreates.org
Deadline to Apply: November 17th
Passport Through the Botanic Park
The Yampa River Botanic Park is coordinating a call for a
conceptual design that will lead to the creation of the event
marketing artwork to be used to promote the Passport
Through the Botanic Park event in 2026. The chosen artist will receive a free lifetime membership to the Yampa River Botanic Park, a $400 honorarium, and two tickets to Passport Through the Botanic Park 2026.
Applications are due by November 1st, 2025.
Slifer, Smith & Frampton Seeking Winter Artists
Following an incredibly successful year of artist collaborations, we’re excited to announce our next opportunity for local artists to display their work at Slifer Smith & Frampton, perfectly situated in the heart of downtown Steamboat Springs between Lincoln Avenue and Yampa Street on 9th Street.
We’re now seeking new artists to join our Winter 2025/26 Showcase, with premier wall space available for artwork. Exhibited works will be displayed seven days a week during business hours and highlighted monthly during First Friday Artwalk, offering consistent visibility and connection with locals, visitors, and homebuyers alike.
Questions- reach out to tess@slifersteamboat.com
Deadline to Apply: November 17th
Young Bloods Collective Application
Being a Young Blood means getting involved, dedicating time to your artistic practice, and connecting with new people. Through artist residencies in the Nozcaboose, quarterly educational seminars, field trips, fundraisers, and more, participants gain the tools and experiences to advance their creative work. The program is open to visual artists, performance artists, writers, and filmmakers. Take the next step on your artistic journey with Steamboat Creates!
Applications are due December 1st 2025 for membership beginning in January 2026. If you have questions or want to learn more about the Collective feel free to reach out to any of the current members or Thea Wigglesworth, Program Director, programs@steamboatcreates.org
Solo & Group Show Proposals
Steamboat Creates will begin accepting inquiries for solo and group show proposals in the summer of 2026 for exhibitions scheduled in 2027 and 2028 at the Depot Art Center. Visual arts priorities include participatory art, collaborations, innovative exhibits, and fine art that demonstrates mastery of the medium. Artwork must be for sale. This opportunity is open to all artists and mediums.
In the meantime, if you have questions about the proposal process, please reach out to our Program Director at programs@steamboatcreates.org
or call 970-879-9008 for more information.