Jentel Artist Residency Opens Applications for 2027 Sessions
The Jentel Artist Residency, part of the UW Neltje Center in Wyoming, is now accepting applications for its 2027 sessions. Located 20 miles southeast of Sheridan, the residency offers 3-week programs from mid-January through early December. Visual artists, writers (fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry), and composers are eligible. Selections are based on artistic merit and promise, welcoming both emerging and established artists. The residency provides private studios, accommodations, and a $300 stipend. Each of 11 annual sessions hosts three artists, two writers, and one composer. The application deadline for Winter/Spring 2027 (January–April) is September 15, 2026. Applications for Summer/Fall 2027 (May–November) open October 1, 2026, and close January 15, 2027. The residency is set in the Lower Piney Creek Valley with views of the Bighorn Mountains, featuring five new and two renovated structures.
Key facts
- Jentel Artist Residency is located 20 miles southeast of Sheridan, Wyoming.
- The residency is part of the UW Neltje Center.
- It offers 3-week residencies from mid-January through early December.
- Applications are open for visual artists, writers, and composers.
- Selections are based on artistic merit and promise.
- Each session includes three artists, two writers, and one composer.
- A $300 stipend is provided to each resident.
- Deadline for Winter/Spring 2027 is September 15, 2026; Summer/Fall 2027 applications close January 15, 2027.
Entities
Institutions
- UW Neltje Center
- Jentel Artist Residency
Locations
- Sheridan
- Wyoming
- Lower Piney Creek Valley
- Bighorn Mountains