Short Description

This residency is offered by Quinn Emanuel Los Angeles and is designed for emerging and mid-career artists working in all disciplines across Greater Los Angeles. The program provides a four‑month residency with a dedicated studio space, supporting the artist’s ongoing practice or a new project. At the end of the residency, an exhibition will be mounted—with assistance from curator Alexis Hyde—and at least one work will be added to the permanent collection.

Residency Period: Begins in April 2025 and lasts 4 months.

Cycles: Two residency cycles occur each year, each followed by an exhibition at a mutually agreed venue.

 

Theme:

While there is no explicit theme, the residency supports both ongoing practice and new project development, encouraging artists to innovate and express their unique vision.

 

How to Apply:

Email your application to artistfellowship@quinnemanuel.com.

Submission Requirements:

Proposal: Maximum 500 words, included in the body of the email.

Resume/CV: In PDF format, including contact information.

Digital Portfolio: A single PDF showcasing up to 8 original works (not exceeding 10 images; total file size under 20MB).

Optional: Include links to relevant videos or other media in the email.

Selection Process:

Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee based on creativity, technical mastery, and alignment with the residency’s objectives. The chosen artist will then participate in the residency, culminating in an exhibition.

 

Eligibility

Open to emerging and mid-career artists across all disciplines working in Greater Los Angeles.

Preference for artists with a distinct, new voice and clear mastery of their media.

 

Program Benefits or Awards

Studio space and workspace at Quinn Emanuel’s Los Angeles office

Financial support through a monthly stipend and materials allowance

Post-residency exhibition opportunity with professional curation by Alexis Hyde

Inclusion of at least one work in the permanent collection

Potential for further exposure through a subsequent exhibition cycle

 

Stipend of $5,000 per month (totaling $20,000 over 4 months)

Up to $1,500 materials allowance

Studio Space: Provided within the Quinn Emanuel Los Angeles office.

Exhibition: A post-residency exhibition will display the artist’s work, with sales arrangements determined through discussion.

 

 

Entry Fee:

None

 

Location:

Greater Los Angeles, California

United States

 

Deadline:

March 3, 2025

 

Website link: 

https://www.quinnemanuel.com/artists-in-residence/our-participating-offices/los-angeles-ca