Organizer Information
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP is an American law firm headquartered in Los Angeles, established in 1986, and now the largest law firm in the world devoted solely to business litigation and arbitration. The firm employs over 1,000 attorneys across 35 offices worldwide, including its Silicon Valley office located at 555 Twin Dolphin Drive, Redwood Shores, California. Quinn Emanuel is known for representing Fortune 500 companies and smaller businesses in high-stakes commercial disputes, and its attorneys have obtained more than $80 billion in judgments and settlements for plaintiffs. This Artist-in-Residence Program appears to be part of the firm's community and cultural engagement at its Silicon Valley location, offering studio space and support to local Bay Area artists.
Title & Description
Silicon Valley Artists-in-Residence Program
Quinn Emanuel's Silicon Valley office is offering a four-month studio residency to an emerging or mid-career artist working in any medium and based in the greater Bay Area. The artist-in-residence will be given a studio within the firm's Silicon Valley office to support their existing practice or a new project, culminating in an exhibition at the end of the residency. Over the course of a year, one residency cycle will take place, with two artists participating in four-month residencies and subsequent exhibitions at a location chosen jointly by the artists and curator.
Categories
- Multiple Disciplines
- Residency
- Visual Arts
Eligibility
- Open to emerging and mid-career artists working in all disciplines
- Must be based in or able to easily and regularly commute to the greater Bay Area / Silicon Valley — this is an in-person, not remote, residency
- International applicants are accepted, provided they are working locally in the Bay Area; Quinn Emanuel cannot provide visas or visa sponsorship, so international artists must secure their own visa prior to arrival
- Preference given to artists in the early or middle stages of their career
- No restriction on medium, though the studio is located in an office building, so nothing that violates fire code may be used
Program Benefits & Awards
- A stipend of $5,000 per month for four months, totaling $20,000, paid on a regular schedule
- An art materials allowance of up to $1,500
- A studio space (an office) at the Quinn Emanuel Silicon Valley location
- An exhibition of the artist's work at the end of the residency, mounted with the direct help of curator Alexis Hyde, at a location decided jointly between the artist and curator
- The option to sell exhibited work, with sale terms determined in conversation between the artist and Quinn Emanuel
Application Fee
None
How to Apply?
Applications should be emailed to: svartistfellowship@quinnemanuel.com
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 14 August 2026
- Residency Period: begins November 2026, lasting 4 months
Location
Redwood Shores, California, United States
Additional Details
- Selection criteria emphasize a distinct and new artistic voice, clear mastery of the artist's chosen medium, and a preference for supporting underrepresented artists by offering opportunity and a platform
- Applicants are advised to submit well ahead of the deadline, as the firm notes a high volume of applications on the final day can cause server problems
- The residency takes place in person; the Silicon Valley office follows CDC and OSHA guidelines to help ensure the safety of employees and guests
- Questions not answered in the FAQ can be sent to svartistfellowship@quinnemanuel.com with the subject line "QUESTION"