Anderson Ranch Workshops

Anderson Ranch is dedicated to offering opportunities to promising artists and increasing access to our programs for a diverse group of participants. Specific scholarships are funded by Ranch supporters, both individuals and foundations, either through endowed funds or special gifts. A complete list of supporters is available in our Annual Report. Applicants are encouraged to address the following points, since scholarship applications are reviewed based on:

● Artistic merit
● Potential for artistic development through our programs
● Diversity including age, geographic location, ethnic background
● Financial need

Most scholarships cover part or all of the tuition; the registration fee, studio fee, housing, meals, travel and supplies are the responsibility of the student. There is targeted funding for graduating high school seniors, currently-­enrolled undergraduate and graduate students. You must check the appropriate box on the online application form in order to be considered.

Scholarship Application Procedure

Applications for adult scholarships must be submitted via our by February 19, 2016.

When applying, please indicate three workshop choices that you are willing to take, as well as any housing preferences. There is a $10 fee to apply, and if you are awarded a scholarship, you will be required to submit a $300 deposit to accept your award. Applications are reviewed by a team of Anderson Ranch artistic staff to assess qualifications.

If you wish to take a particular workshop whether or not you receive a scholarship, we encourage you to register for the workshop in addition to submitting a scholarship application. If awarded a scholarship, your account will be credited for the amount of the scholarship. However, you will be required to pay your workshop and housing deposits at the time of registration, and you will be assessed cancellation fees if you cancel.

Adult Scholarship Application Deadline:

Complete applications for adult scholarships must be received by February 19, 2016.
NOTIFICATION DATE: March 18, 2016

Children and Teen Scholarship Deadline:

Completed applications must be received by February 19, 2016.
NOTIFICATION DATE: March 18, 2016

Student/Teacher Scholarships

Full-­time undergraduate and graduate students, K­12 teachers and college professors who missed the February scholarship deadline are welcome to apply for a 50% tuition scholarship, which is offered on a standby, space-­available basis. In order to qualify for this scholarship, you must wait until 30 days prior to the start of the workshop to enroll. If a workshop in which you are interested is still open 30 days before the start date, you may enroll at half the cost of tuition once you have submitted documentation of your status as a student or teacher. Tuition, studio fee, registration fee and housing (if available) are all due in full at the time of registration.

College Credit for Ranch Workshops

Many colleges and universities in the United States, such as the University of Colorado Boulder, may be willing to offer college credit to enrolled students for workshops taken at Anderson Ranch. To learn more, contact the registrar at your school or Anderson Ranch’s registrar.If you are not currently enrolled in a college or university, you may qualify for undergraduate college credit for most Ranch workshops through Colorado Mountain College (CMC). This requires that you also register with CMC and pay their fees at least 30 days prior to the start of your workshop. For current fees or to enroll with CMC, call 970/925­7740.