At the base of the Elk Mountains, the Crested Butte Center for the Arts is launching a new residency program designed to spark creativity, experimentation, and connection between artists and our mountain community. Our inaugural resident artist, Kristen Ross, will spend two weeks in Crested Butte with dedicated time and space to develop her creative practice while inviting the community into the process through open studio events and hands-on workshops. This first residency marks the beginning of an annual program centered on artistic exploration, community engagement, and creating meaningful opportunities for artists and our community to connect.