ADSF Emerging Artists Residency Program

About the Program

In the fall of 2021, Denver’s Art District on Santa Fe launched the pilot for our Emerging Artists Residency Program. In partnership with NEWSED Community Development Corporation, this program is designed to support emerging local talent and foster the continued economic development of Denver's most historic creative district.

Through the program, each artist receives:
- 3 months of free studio space in the Art District on Santa Fe Studio & Headquarters
- A $500 materials stipend
- A 4-week Business Basics course through NEWSED
- A chance to display their work in a group show in the Art District
- Mentorship and networking with professional artists in the community, and much more

Learn more about our current resident artists and alumni below!

Please note: we are not currently accepting applications. Check back soon!

Meet the Artists

Nonie Cruzado

Nonie Cruzado is a Filipino-American visual artist and multidisciplinary creative whose work is deeply rooted in personal experiences, cultural identity, and philosophy. Born and raised in the Philippines, he moved to San Diego in 2014 and is now based in Boulder, Colorado. He majored in Painting at the University of Santo Tomas College of Fine Arts and Design, an education that provided a strong foundation for his evolving artistic practice.

His works have been showcased in galleries across the United States and internationally, with exhibitions in California, USA; Makati, Philippines; and Venice, Italy. Nonie continues to expand his artistic exploration while contributing to the contemporary art scene.

Nonie’s creative journey spans various disciplines, including traditional and digital mediums. He works with pencil drawings, paintings, digital art, and film, pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling. His work often reflects themes of cultural heritage, migration, memory, and identity, drawing from his own experiences as a Filipino immigrant navigating new landscapes.

Dyanna Csaposs

Dyanna Csaposs is a contemporary storyteller, weaving connections between the unseen realms of the unconscious and the tangible world around us. Her recent work centers on raw expression and paradigm shifts, encouraging viewers to explore expanded perspectives and hidden dimensions.

Through her art, she transcends the ordinary, offering portals into the infinite possibilities that exist just beyond the surface of daily life.

John Kline

John Kline is an artist and educator based in Denver, Colorado. He holds a BFA from the University of Missouri-Columbia with an emphasis on painting and drawing.

He worked as a full-time artist in Chicago for six years, before moving back to Kansas City to study Art Education at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. He taught elementary art for three years. Currently, he is working full-time as an artist. He moved to Denver in May 2023.