Art Institute of the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum residency program is for visual artists with training in the visual arts at the post-secondary level, or equivalent experience and exhibition/publication record, whose practice compliments our mission of
“Conservation Through Art Education”
— art related to the appreciation of our natural environment.
During the month-long residency, you'll stay in a quaint, comfortable casita on the Museum grounds surrounded by the magic — and artistic inspiration - of the Arizona-Sonora desert.
2024 Artist in Residence Recipient
May 2023 Residency – Susan Neilson (AFC)
May 2024 Residency Jolene Schafer
May 2025 Residency – For AFC members only
May 2026 Residency – Open Call
2023 Artist in Residence Recipient
2022 Artist in Residence Recipient
