In Studio Artist Residency
The In Studio Artist Residency at the California Center for the Arts Museum is a structured program for artists to create project-based work over a period of eight weeks. The program encourages experimentation and innovation within the Museum's exhibitions and thematic focus, offering artists a platform to develop new projects in a supportive environment.
The residency provides:
Dedicated studio space for eight weeks
$2,000 honorarium
$1,000 materials stipend
Opportunity to engage with the public through open studios and public programming
A solo exhibition at the museum in 2028 (with a separate artist fee paid in addition to the residency honorarium and materials stipend)
Eligibility
Artists working in any medium are eligible to apply
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
Applicants must reside within a 50-mile radius of the California Center for the Arts, Escondido
Artists must be available to work onsite at least two days per week for the duration of the residency
How to Apply
Include the following in your application:
A short project proposal (max 300 words) outlining what you plan to work on during the residency
Artist statement (max 300 words)
CV (3 pages max)
Up to 10 images or media samples of recent work made within the last 5 years (include your name and the artwork title, year, medium, and dimensions in the name of the file)
Link(s) to artist website and/or social media
We invite visual artists working in any medium to apply for one of two eight-week residencies taking place during the following periods:
January–March 2027
April–June 2027
One artist will be selected for each residency. When applying, please indicate which time period(s) you are available. Final dates will be coordinated with the selected artists.
Please email any questions about the application to museum@artcenter.org with the subject line: 2027 Artist Residency Application
All materials must be received by 11:59 PM PT on November 10, 2026.