Southwest Climate Studio Art: Change and Resilience in the American Southwest is enrolling now for the course in May & June.

28 Field Days | 6 Semester Credits | $6,396 - $7,995 | Enrolling Now For 2026

Summer 2026: May 17 - June 13, 2026
This course takes place within the southern reaches of the Rocky Mountains, the Rio Grande rift, and the Southern Colorado Plateau. Throughout this field course students and instructors visit sites on Puebloan land, Spanish land grants, Diné (Navajo) Nation, and other lands throughout the region hosted by local artists, Knowledge Holders, scientists, and guides.

The course will also visit various public lands including National Forests, National Parks, and Bureau of Land Management lands.

Enrollment in this course will be limited to twelve students. There are no academic or artistic prerequisites for this course. No camping experience is required, but a reasonable level of fitness will be necessary to complete the course.

All courses offered through the Wild Rockies Field Institute are accredited through the University of Montana. Each Wild Rockies Field Institute course is approved and supported by University of Montana departmental leadership and faculty.