Call for New England Visual Artists: Quechee Gorge Visitor Center 2027 Artist-in-Residence Program

Seeking Visual Artist, Deadline October 1st, 2026

(Open to Artists Both New and Established)

The Quechee Gorge Visitor Center is now accepting applications for our 2027 year-long Artist-in-Residence Program. We are seeking New England visual artists ready to share their work with a global audience.

Located beside one of Vermont's most iconic natural landmarks, the Quechee Gorge Visitor Center welcomes travelers from all over the world who stop to take in the gorge, browse local information, and explore the surrounding area. It's a high-traffic hub of tourism in the region, drawing over 100,000 diverse visitors annually from more than 100 countries, and hosts local business and educational events.

We Offer:

• A year of dedicated gallery space to exhibit your work at the Visitor Center
• Exposure to diverse audience of domestic and international travelers
• An exclusive interview with the Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce, featured in our newsletter and across our social media channels
• Ongoing digital marketing support and promotion throughout your residency, and the opportunity to meet local artists, galleries, and educational institutions.

We Seek:

Artists will be expected to lead monthly on-site public engagements, such as demonstrations, artist talks, interviews, or classes, during our peak visitor season from May through October. Installation of artwork takes place each November and December ahead of the following year's residency. Availability for select chamber events and interviews.

Eligibility:

Open to visual artists of all ages, nationalities, and backgrounds based in New England, with preference given to artists from Vermont and New Hampshire and works that align with the diverse and natural character of the center.

Please note: this is a non-cash award residency centered on exhibition space and marketing exposure rather than financial compensation.

How to Apply:

Interested artists should submit the following by October 1

• Resume or CV (optional)
• Project proposal
• Portfolio of work
• Artist bio
• Headshot (Optional)

Contact:

Nikki Bacon

Event Coordinator

events@hartfordvtchamber.com.

Questions? Call us at 802-295-7900.