The University of Wyoming Department of Theatre & Dance is now accepting proposals for its prestigious 2026–2027 Excellence Artist Fund Residency – Innovation in the Arts. This competitive residency invites visiting creative artists, writers, and scholars from across disciplines to develop and present groundbreaking new work while engaging deeply with UW students and the greater Laramie community.

Where: Laramie, Wyoming, USA

When: Academic Year 2026 2027

Deadline for applications: December 8, 2025

University of Wyoming Theatre & Dance Announces 2026–2027 Excellence Artist Fund Residency: Innovation in the Arts
LARAMIE, Wyo. (October 2025) – The University of Wyoming Department of Theatre & Dance is now accepting proposals for its prestigious 2026–2027 Excellence Artist Fund Residency – Innovation in the Arts. This competitive residency invites visiting creative artists, writers, and scholars from across disciplines to develop and present groundbreaking new work while engaging deeply with UW students and the greater Laramie community.
Residencies will support one to three selected artists, groups, or companies with funding awards ranging from $50,000 to $150,000. Each residency spans two to four weeks during the 2026–2027 academic year, with scheduling coordinated to best align with the artist’s project and the university calendar.
Recipients will be expected to:
•       Engage UW students through workshops, lectures, class visits, or interactive activities.
•       Foster connections with the Laramie and Wyoming communities through public events and outreach.
•       Collaborate with The Neltje Center for Excellence and Creativity in the Arts.
•       Share their work in a culminating public presentation, performance, exhibition, or similar forum.

How to apply:
Eligibility & Application

The call is open to creative artists, writers, and scholars of all backgrounds, geographies, and experience levels. Proposals will be reviewed for artistic merit, feasibility, community engagement, and interdisciplinary innovation.

Application Deadlines
•       Round 1 (Preliminary Application): December 8, 2025
•       Round 2 (Finalist Interviews): February 2026 (by invitation)
•       Final Notifications: March 2026

Complete application details are available at https://uwy-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/czimme15_uwyo_edu/Ec1fUbrH75hDn0kliITzyHsBhs8v4NenUXvh3TeKcWeWmw?e=8wNDuh

Costs for participants: Free

Contact details:
University of Wyoming Department of Theatre & Dance
1000 E. University Avenue, Dept. 3951
Laramie, WY 82071-3951
Phone: (307) 766-5138

Email: theatre_dance@uwyo.edu

For further information, please visit https://www.uwyo.edu/thd/index.html

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