Call for Artists

Riverwalk Collective Applications
The Riverwalk Collective is a group of artists dedicated to actively developing their practice, supporting one another, and maintaining a high standard of professionalism.
Financial Commitment
- $900 annual fee, typically paid quarterly in January, April, and July (flexible payment plans available if needed).
- All Riverwalk members must also be Artist Members of Steamboat Creates ($100 per year).
Commission on Sales
- 70% to the artist, 30% to Steamboat Creates.
Monthly Time Commitment
- 1-hour meeting (generally Mondays, 4–5 PM, during the week of First Friday).
- First Friday Artwalk each month (5–8 PM), with occasional setup/breakdown responsibilities.
- 1 gallery sitting shift per month (gallery hours: Tues–Fri 11 AM–5 PM, Sat 11 AM–3 PM).
- Assisting with show installation (rotated monthly; usually a crew of 3–4 members).
Artistic Commitment
- Participation in 4 themed shows each year (themes require planning and thoughtful work).
- Creation of at least 12 new works annually for display in the gallery.

Solo & Group Show Proposals
Each Year Steamboat Creates welcomes up to 8 solo or small group shows into Bliss Hall. Our priorities include participatory art, collaborations, innovative exhibits and fine art exhibits that display a mastery of the medium and support our local economic vitality. All artwork must be professionally framed and for sale and a 70/30 split commission is given in the following month art is sold. All applications must be current Artist Members of Steamboat Creates, or willing to become a member.
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.