Opportunities for Artists 

 1. Art Spot Studio Tenant 

Important Dates

• Jan. 30 at noon: Applications due
• Jan. 30-Feb. 6: Selection committee reviews applications
• Feb. 9-13: Interviews/presentations as needed
• Feb.17: Announce selection
• March 1: Lease begins

The Silverthorne Art Board is pleased to announce the availability of one studio for rent at the Silverthorne Art Spot Makerspace. The private room is offered for artists and businesses to be located within the Art Spot at subsidized rental rates. This effort supports the local creative community by offering spaces for local artists and businesses to grow their practices and collaborate with others. The Art Spot has become a creative community hub resulting in shared visibility for artists and is continuing to bring art into Silverthorne’s downtown.

Qualified tenants include artists and businesses offering services or attractions related to the creative arts and/or businesses serving artists in the community.  Rental space can accommodate a variety of uses such as private artist studios, artist production space, creative sector business offices, drink and/or food concessions, and other uses that complement the Art Spot mission.

The Art Spot is located among Silverthorne’s newest downtown developments at 401 Blue River Parkway and opened in May of 2023.  In addition to the three rental studios, the makerspace at the Art Spot features supplies, tools and equipment for artists of all abilities to use and create with. The makerspace includes a ceramic studio with eight pottery wheels and a kiln, and supplies and space for woodworking, painting, drawing, jewelry making, 3D printing and printmaking. The Art Spot also features a retail area that sells original artwork from local Summit County artists and a classroom hosting a variety of art classes for the community.  Anyone can visit the Art Spot to shop the local art selection and visit studio tenants.  Use of the makerspace tools and workstations is available for guests paying daily admission, purchasing a membership, or joining a class or workshop.  The Art Spot is a thriving community space and in the last year hosted over 500 community classes, had 273 membership enrollments and has featured 77 local artists in the retail space.

 Tenant Benefits

• After-hours access to studio
• Free Art Spot membership for duration of lease
• Ability to sell retail items from studio space
• Featured on Art Spot website
• Featured at community events such as First Fridays
• Opportunities for inclusion in Town marketing

Tenant Commitment

• Be a champion for the Art Spot, Silverthorne Arts, and downtown Silverthorne by participating in good faith with fellow tenants, Art Spot guests, and town staff
• Participate in Art Spot events, First Fridays, and other community events
• Post and maintain open hours including open studio hours for artists and/or designated operating hours for businesses

Rental Rate

Studio 1, 192 square feet: $1.50/SF for a total of $288 a month

Selection Process

It is anticipated that more applications will be received than spaces are available.  Therefore, applicants will be selected through an organized process with the Silverthorne Art Board.  Potential tenants will be selected based on several factors, including but not limited to; excellence of work or business, ability of tenant to engage with or positively affect the Art Spot and community, and demonstrated connections to the Silverthorne community or desire to create connections.  An effort will be made to select tenants that result in a variety of offerings at the Art Spot.  Please note that the rooms may be large enough to share; therefore, joint applications are encouraged.

How to Apply

To be part of the application process, this application form must be completed and submitted before Jan. 30, 2026 at noon.  Top applicants will be selected to provide additional information (and potentially make a presentation to staff and members of the Art Board) and will be contacted via email by February 6, 2026 with further instructions.  Applicants not selected for the final round will also be notified by email by Feb. 6. Interviews with applicants will be held the week of Feb. 9-13.

Please note that tenants selected for a studio space at the Art Spot will be required to sign a lease, provide proof of insurance, agree to Art Spot policies, and may be required to obtain a Silverthorne business license. Additional requirements may apply.

2. Adventure Photography Art Installation at the Silverthorne Recreation Center 

• Entries for the summer exhibit have closed. Stay tuned for the winter exhibit deadlines.

In partnership with the Silverthorne Recreation Center, the Town of Silverthorne Art Board seeks an adventure themed photography display to be installed in the public hallway leading to Kid’s Korner at the Silverthorne Recreation Center.

The Silverthorne Art Board seeks a collection of adventure and recreation themed photographs that will be showcased inside the Recreation Center for a six-month time frame. The selection committee is looking for local photographers with either outdoor or indoor photography that highlights the recreational opportunities in our community. Photographers can be either professional or amateur.

The display areas can accommodate a variety of photographs from multiple photographers. The selection committee would like to select multiple photographers to participate in this exhibit with each photographer displaying 1–3 images. We ask interested photographers to please submit 4–5 images for selection. Photographers will only need to share a file and the Town of Silverthorne will print and frame these photographs for display. The photographs submitted must be high resolution photos with a minimum resolution of 300 DPI or 48 MP.

The honorarium is $150 total which shall constitute full compensation for use of photographs in the exhibit.

Installation Specifics

The Town of Silverthorne will print and frame all selected photos.  Size of prints is to be determined but expected to be at least 8”x10” and no larger than 16”x20” for each photograph.

The photographs will be viewed primarily by people either visiting the Recreation Center, using the restrooms, attending a class or using Kid’s Korner as it is visible in the public hallway on the top floor of the facility.

The adventure theme was selected to complement the nature of activities happening at the Recreation Center and create a connection between the facility and the strikingly beautiful surroundings.  Photographs should appeal to audiences of all ages.

Honorarium

The honorarium is $150 total per artist, which shall constitute full compensation for use of photographs in the exhibit.

Application Requirements

Artists are required to submit at least one and no more than five photographs for consideration.  The photographs submitted must be high resolution photos with a minimum resolution of 300 DPI or 48 MP.

Please submit photographs to Sydney Drake, Arts, Events and Venues Director, at sschwab@silverthorne.org to be considered.

Criteria used to select artwork includes, but is not limited to, suitability of photograph for site and theme, aesthetic quality, broad-based interest and appeal for all ages, and quality of artist’s works. 

Eligibility

The Art Board seeks artists in the Summit County Colorado region.

Rules and Terms to Apply

The selected artist will be required to sign a Public Art Commission Agreement and complete a W-9.

Photographs may not contain advertising, logos, or copyrighted images, and political, commercial, religious, or sexual themes will not be considered.