Ucross, Wyoming, population 26, may be small but it is large in the world of art. This tiny town has played host to world-renowned artists, established and up-and-coming, for more than 40 years.

This is all thanks to the dream of founder Raymond Plank and the mission of the Ucross Foundation to provide artists a creative space and time to focus their energies on their craft.

The artist residency began in 1983 and since has hosted more than 3,000 people, including artists from every state and foreign countries. Each year, about 115 artists are selected for the residency.

Each person is given a workspace, living accommodations and meals prepared by a chef. The participants come from a range of backgrounds and are visual and interdisciplinary artists, writers, composers and choreographers.

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