Elsewhere Studios

An eclectic, radical, imaginative portal in the heart of Paonia, Colorado

Artist residency. Youth learning. Sacred gathering.

Elsewhere is an eclectic, radical, experimental, whimsical, grass-roots, rural sci-fi, imaginative portal in Paonia, Colorado. A place that provides nourishment for the creative soul.

We are a bridge between local culture and global communities. A residency. A living museum. A classroom of sacred sciences. A gathering place, and a learning cooperative. Since 2010 we have welcomed artists from around the world to live, experiment, make, and belong here — now that welcome has grown into something larger: a gathering space where art, learning, healing, and community musings weave together.

At the heart of this expansion is the M.U.S.E Teahouse and the Coyote Club—together forming a learning campus that serves tea, elixirs, artists, youth, and community members across generations.

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR 2026/27!

We are thrilled to announce that Elsewhere Studios will once again be hosting artist residencies on-site beginning this fall!

If you're interested in becoming a resident artist, please read through the information linked below and then complete our simple application.

We hope to welcome you to Elsewhere Studios soon and can't wait to see the magic you'll create here!

Residency Info

We are expanding the branches of the tree ~

**A map of whats culminating in the canopy and the roots here at Elsewhere Studios..**

“We believe art is how humans make meaning, find themselves, and belong to each other and to place. When artists are given time, space, and community, something essential is unlocked — not just in them, but in the world around them.”

ANNOUNCING OUR FALL FUNDRAISER!

Join us for a night of creativity and community like you’ve never experienced before!

Early-Bird tickets on sale until August 15th.

Tickets

Interested in competing in the Junk to Funk?!

Applications are open for 6 lucky designers/teams of two.

Apply to compete

Help Us Build the Ultimate Junk Pile!

Junk to Funk is fueled by creativity—and by your donations! We're collecting clean, reusable materials that can be transformed into incredible wearable art during our live design competition.

We're looking for items like:

Clothing (rips and tears are perfectly fine!)
Fabric, lace, felt, and textile scraps
Buttons, ribbon, trim, zippers, ties, belts, and scarves
Faux flowers, feathers, beads, sequins, and costume jewelry
Interesting plastic, metal, foam, cardboard, and other lightweight found objects
Any unique, clean materials you could imagine becoming part of an amazing costume

Please do not donate dirty, moldy, hazardous, or bulky items. If you wouldn't want to craft with it, we probably can't use it!

Donation Drop-Off:
Look for the Junk to Funk Donation Bin in the bike storage area off the alley by Elsewhere Studios.

Thank you for helping us turn discarded materials into extraordinary works of art while supporting Elsewhere Studios and the Muse Teahouse!

M.U.S.E TEAHOUSE

‘Members of a Sacred Existence’ ~

A community hub and gathering place in the Heart of the Elsewhere portal

Located in the basement of the Elsewhere Studios building, the Muse Teahouse will be the daily gathering space that weaves everything together.

The Muse Teahouse will host:

Classes and study sessions
Storytelling nights and open mics
Community salons and dialogues
Youth workshops and presentations
Artist fundraisers and showcases
Informal mentorship and collaboration

It is both a classroom and a commons—a place where learning happens naturally through presence and conversation.

THE COYOTE CLUB

A Cooperative Homeschool & After-School Youth Learning Collective

The Coyote Club begins as a cooperative homeschool club and after-school club designed to support families seeking rich, creative, real-world education rooted in art, ecology, culture, and entrepreneurship.

This is an artist-led learning cooperative where children learn by doing, making, teaching, and collaborating.

Core Focus Areas:

Creative arts (visual art, writing, music, performance)
Ecological literacy & place-based learning
Storytelling, media, and cultural studies
Practical skills & creative problem-solving
Cooperative leadership and peer collaboration

The Coyote Club creates a bridge between artists in residence and local youth, allowing learning to flow naturally through mentorship, collaboration, and shared projects

Rolling Artist Fundraiser — Donate Your Work

Elsewhere Studios and Coyote Club are launching a season-long rolling fundraiser, featuring curated pop-up shops throughout spring and summer. We’ll also host a dedicated Elsewhere Studios / Coyote Club booth at many of the region’s most loved community events.

We’re inviting artists to contribute original works, prints, small editions, handcrafted goods, or creative merchandise to help fuel:

Youth scholarships through the Coyote Club
Artist residencies and teaching stipends
Community arts programming at the Muse Teahouse

Your donated pieces will be thoughtfully displayed, credited, and shared in alignment with our mission of cultivating creative culture and intergenerational learning.