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. 

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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.

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