The digital age has opened new possibilities for visual storytellers of all kinds—from documentary photographers and photojournalists to conceptual artists—offering greater authorship, control, and reach. This workshop guides participants through the process of developing and sustaining a long-term personal project, with a focus on narrative development, creative vision, and strategies for sharing work with the world. Participants will learn how to: Identify and pursue a subject driven by personal passion. Build a compelling visual narrative with a distinct style. Sustain long-term projects with intention and discipline. Navigate the industry, make professional connections, and find opportunities for dissemination. The workshop embraces a wide range of visual languages and technologies, from still photography and digital video to transmedia and social media storytelling. Through hands-on guidance, participants will explore how to harness these tools to become more effective, impactful storytellers. The program is led by Ed Kashi, with over 45 years of freelance experience, and James Estrin, senior staff photographer at The New York Times and co-founder of the NYT Lens blog. Together, they bring a wealth of knowledge, insight, and mentorship to help participants push their work to new levels. Program Dates: May 1, 2026 – April 15, 2028 In-Person Sessions at Anderson Ranch: Aug 17 - Aug 21, 2026 Aug 16 - Aug 20, 2027 This two-year immersive program is designed for dedicated artists seeking individualized mentorship, critical feedback, and a supportive cohort experience. Participants engage in a week-long, in-person residency at Anderson Ranch (one each year), complemented by ongoing virtual engagement throughout the program. Each year includes personalized one-on-one mentorship sessions via Zoom and a virtual group critique held in December. The program concludes with a final Zoom meeting in April 2028. Tuition is listed per year. Lodging and meals are additional. To Apply: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis with a deadline of February 28, 2026. To apply, please complete the 2026 Advanced Mentored Studies Online Application. A non-refundable deposit of $650 per workshop is required to reserve a space for an adult. Questions? For more information about the next session of the Advanced Mentored Studies Program, please contact: Andrea Jenkins Wallace, Vice President of Artistic Affairs and Artistic Director of Photography and New Media, [email protected].

The digital age has opened new possibilities for visual storytellers of all kinds—from documentary photographers and photojournalists to conceptual artists—offering greater authorship, control, and reach. This workshop guides participants through the process of developing and sustaining a long-term personal project, with a focus on narrative development, creative vision, and strategies for sharing work with the world. Participants will learn how to: Identify and pursue a subject driven by personal passion. Build a compelling visual narrative with a distinct style. Sustain long-term projects with intention and discipline. Navigate the industry, make professional connections, and find opportunities for dissemination. The workshop embraces a wide range of visual languages and technologies, from still photography and digital video to transmedia and social media storytelling. Through hands-on guidance, participants will explore how to harness these tools to become more effective, impactful storytellers. The program is led by Ed Kashi, with over 45 years of freelance experience, and James Estrin, senior staff photographer at The New York Times and co-founder of the NYT Lens blog. Together, they bring a wealth of knowledge, insight, and mentorship to help participants push their work to new levels. Program Dates: May 1, 2026 – April 15, 2028 In-Person Sessions at Anderson Ranch: Aug 24 - Aug 28, 2026 Aug 23 - Aug 27, 2027 This two-year immersive program is designed for dedicated artists seeking individualized mentorship, critical feedback, and a supportive cohort experience. Participants engage in two week-long, in-person residencies at Anderson Ranch (one each year), complemented by ongoing virtual engagement throughout the program. Each year includes personalized one-on-one mentorship sessions via Zoom and a virtual group critique held in December. The program concludes with a final Zoom meeting in April 2028. Tuition is listed per year. Lodging and meals are additional. To Apply: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis with a deadline of February 28, 2026. To apply, please complete the 2026 Advanced Mentored Studies Online Application. A non-refundable deposit of $650 per workshop is required to reserve a space for an adult. Questions? For more information about the next session of the Advanced Mentored Studies Program, please contact: Andrea Jenkins Wallace. Vice President of Artistic Affairs and Artistic Director of Photography and New Media [email protected]

Experience the complete creative journey, from capture to edit, collage, composting, composite, and print, in one inspiring week. In this hands-on workshop, participants develop a streamlined digital workflow that keeps creativity at the forefront while maintaining efficiency and organization. Learn to process and manage files in Adobe Lightroom Classic, then seamlessly transition into Photoshop for creative collage and composting, and experiment with third-party plugins to expand your creative vision. We’ll conclude by printing on a variety of fine-art papers, exploring how surface, tone, and texture influence your final image. Whether you’re refining your process or rediscovering your creative spark, this workshop provides the tools, structure, and inspiration to bring your vision to life, from capture to print.

In this workshop, participants explore the landscape through photography and transform their images into handmade books. Through field trips, discussions, and editing sessions, students develop a personal visual narrative rooted in place. Back in the studio, we introduce simple book structures, such as the pamphlet and accordion book, that allow images to unfold and connect in new ways. Combining photographic vision with tactile craft, this class offers a complete process from making photographs in the field to creating an artist's book that tells a story of landscape.

This immersive four-day workshop invites participants to discover the powerful intersection of equine-assisted exploration, personal experience, and interdisciplinary art-making through a unique collaboration between WindWalkers and Anderson Ranch Arts Center. A key component of the workshop introduces participants to digital fabrication tools, transforming 2D drawings into 3D forms. Students will create sculptural interpretations of horses, hybrid animals, or imagined creatures—extending their emotional and symbolic responses into new dimensions. The workshop emphasizes themes of connection, embodiment, transformation, and the human–animal relationship, encouraging experimentation, play, and personal expression. Through guided demonstrations and hands-on exploration, students will learn how to move fluidly between image-making, material exploration, and object-based practices, expanding their understanding of what their work can become. Days 1–2: WindWalkers — Equine Experience Participants begin their journey at WindWalkers through engagement with the natural environment and guided equine-assisted experiences. Through simple bookmaking, expressive sketching, and close interaction with horses, students explore presence, trust, emotional awareness, and nonverbal communication. These sessions are designed to foster reflection and personal insight, creating a strong foundation for their creative work. Days 3–4: Anderson Ranch Arts Center — Art Making Participants transition into the studios at Anderson Ranch Arts Center, where they translate their experiences into visual and sculptural form. Working from photographs, sketches, and memories developed during their time with the horses, students will explore both intuitive and structured approaches to art-making. This workshop is perfect for artists, creatives, and seekers of all kinds who are ready to go beyond the canvas — exploring nature, presence, and the wisdom of the herd as a source of creative inspiration.

Join an engaging exploration of the synthesis between two distinct art forms: photography and painting. Students discover transfer techniques that integrate photographic images and text directly onto painted surfaces, resulting in intriguingly layered works. Participants explore traditional collage and photomontage, and master new methods that allow for opaque and translucent layers. Reductive methods, such as sanding and scraping, reveal the history of earlier photographic layers and suggest an archaeological approach to image development. The workshop emphasizes experimentation and exploratory approaches. Students produce a portfolio of physical examples of all techniques.

Anderson Ranch’s January Studio Sessions provide artists the opportunity to work on independent projects while receiving mentoring and critique sessions with Anderson Ranch artistic staff. Each participant receives an assigned studio space, orientation, and access to equipment, as well as some morning group demonstrations and / or critiques. This program affords artists the experience enjoyed by national and international artists who access our state-of-the-art studios. Participants may expand their practices, take artistic risks, try new media or complete works for exhibition. IMPORTANT DETAILS: Students will be responsible for all material costs associated with their projects. Private dorm rooms are available at Anderson Ranch for an additional fee; click here to view January 2027 lodging options. TO APPLY: Applicants must submit project proposals or portfolios for approval. Contact Jack Fox with questions and to apply: [email protected]

Anderson Ranch’s January Studio Sessions provide artists the opportunity to work on independent projects while receiving mentoring and critique sessions with Anderson Ranch artistic staff. Each participant receives an assigned studio space, orientation, and access to equipment, as well as some morning group demonstrations and / or critiques. This program affords artists the experience enjoyed by national and international artists who access our state-of-the-art studios. Participants may expand their practices, take artistic risks, try new media or complete works for exhibition. IMPORTANT DETAILS: Students will be responsible for all material costs associated with their projects. Private dorm rooms are available at Anderson Ranch for an additional fee; click here to view January 2027 lodging options. TO APPLY: Applicants must submit project proposals or portfolios for approval. Contact Jack Fox with questions and to apply: [email protected]