RESIDENCIES & PROJECTS

2022 ARTIST RESIDENCY: Currently, residencies are by invitation only. However, if you are an artist, and you are interested in learning more about our selection process, please submit a short letter of interest and tell us a little about yourself (500 words max) and include up to five images of your work in a pdf format, or a link to representations of your work to regnafrankjones@gmail.com.

CALL FOR ARTISTS: THE DINNER PARTY PROJECT

To introduce Riachuelo to our community, we are doing a project centered around our artists in residency and a series of dinners, conversations, and the creation of site-specific art. Artists are chosen based on their interest, work, and enthusiasm to participate. Dinners are ongoing by invitation, and participating artist residents will be invited to design and create an artwork that considers the unique property and home, leaving a piece or two on loan with the potential of becoming part of the permanent collection. >LEARN MORE

About Riachuelo: (Ria-chue-lo) Riachuelo is the name of a new artist residency and retreat located in Cedaredge, Colorado, on a property built by Steve and Janet Baird. The name, Riachuelo, is the Spanish word for creek (the home is on Ward Creek) and also is a nod to a beloved family dog “Ria”. The Bairds moved to the area in 1981 and developed the land and built the home over four decades. They were an extraordinary creative couple who lived by the fundamental values of kindness, service, adventure, stewardship, and hospitality. They lived passionately and with joy. Janet and Steve have recently passed away, leaving guardianship of the home to their daughter Regna Frank-Jones. To preserve and celebrate her parents’ life and legacy, she has opened up the property to host creatives and travelers to retreat, create, work, and find inspiration in a remarkable place.