Colorado National Monument Association announced the launch of its inaugural Community Artist in Park program, made possible through a grant from the City of Grand Junction’s Commission on Arts and Culture.

The initiative invites local creatives to interpret the awe-inspiring beauty of Colorado National Monument through their chosen artistic mediums. The Community Artist in Park program welcomes painters, musicians, dancers, sculptors, writers and other creatives to share their talents while engaging directly with park visitors.

Applications are now open for Mesa County residents who work in portable, visitor-friendly mediums. Artists must be able to commit to 12 hours of visitor engagement each month from July through November, primarily in front-country areas of the park, and must also host at least one public event in the City of Grand Junction. Additional responsibilities include participation in CNMA training, providing a detailed work schedule and collaborating with CNMA staff to produce art for sale at the CNMA bookstore.

To apply or learn more about becoming Colorado National Monument’s first Community Artist in Park, visit www.coloradonma.org. Application deadline is June 12, with programming expected to start in July.