Donate Your Art Supplies
Fall Create Space Supply Drive
Steamboat Creates is gathering supplies to restock our Community Art Pantry this season. Help us spread creativity by donating new or gently used art materials! Drop off your contributions between 1–3 PM, or use our convenient outdoor drop-off bin available after hours.
Questions- reach out to robin@steamboatcreates.org
Drop off Dates: October 9th, 10th and 11th
Call for Artists
Design a sticker for Steamboat Creates
Steamboat Creates celebrates the artists who make our community shine—and we want your art to tell that story. We’re inviting local artists to design a sticker that represents the many forms of art we support—Design, Film & Media, Heritage, Literary & Publishing, Performing Arts, and Visual Arts—and embodies the spirit of Steamboat Creates.
The winning design will become our official sticker and will be shared throughout the community. The artist will receive $100 and a one-year Artist Membership (valued at $100).
Questions- reach out to robin@steamboatcreates.org
Deadline to Apply: October 10th
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.
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.