The Native American Artist in Residence at Swoon (NAAiR)
Providing studio space, resources, time, and the opportunity for Native American creatives to realize expansive works of their imagination. The residency aims to nurture the growth of emerging and established artists by encouraging them to take risks, experiment, and collaborate with the greater Colorado community. Artists working in all media—drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, film, video, installation, fiction and nonfiction writing, poetry, dance, music, interdisciplinary work, social practice, and architecture—are included.
Details
Scheduling
Flexible based on individual timelines of artists
Accommodation
Lodging provided at Swoon Art House
2 - 6 weeks
Duration
Stipend
Generous
Board Members
Rebecca DiDomenico
Stephen Perry
Martha Russo
Helen Joffe
Director of Operations
Anna Tsouhlarakis
Native Arts Consultant
Events organized on behalf of each artist
Artist Talk
Our resident artist shares about their work and process with the Boulder community.
Resident Dinner
Invited guests and donors of the program are gathered to honor the time and work of the artist during their residency.
Upcoming Resident
2026 | Jordan Ann Craig
A Northern Cheyenne artist living and working in Pojoaque Valley, New Mexico, Jordan grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area, and received her B.A. from Dartmouth College. In 2017, Jordan was awarded the H. Allen Brooks Traveling Fellowship as well as the Eric and Barbara Dobkin Fellowship at the School for Advanced Research SAR). In 2019, Jordan was awarded artist residencies at the Institute for American Indian Arts (IAIA) and the Roswell Artist-in-Residence (RAiR) Program. Her work is shown nationally and internationally. Currently, Jordan is painting in Northern New Mexico.