LOS ANGELES ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM

About the Open Call

This residency is open to emerging and mid-career artists working in all disciplines across Greater Los Angeles. For four months, the artist-in-residence will be given a studio in the Quinn Emanuel Los Angeles office to support their existing practice or a new project as appropriate. At the end of the residency, an exhibition will be held to display the works of the artist, and at least one work will be incorporated into the permanent collection. A supporting stipend will be provided, as well as materials allowance. Over the course of a year, there will be 2 residency cycles, each with a four-month residency and a subsequent exhibition in a location deemed appropriate for the work, decided on between the artist and curator. The residency will begin in January 2026 and last 4 months. The artist-in-residence will receive $5,000 a month over the course of four months for a total of $20,000. In addition, Quinn Emanuel will provide an allowance of up to $1,500 for the purchase of art materials. The selection criteria favors artists working with a distinct and new voice, with clear mastery of their media of choice. Preference will be given to artists who are in the early or middle stages of their career. The selection committee is interested in giving opportunity and a platform to underrepresented artists. The artist-in-residence will have access to an office to use as a studio at the Los Angeles location. After the residency is completed, along with the direct help of curator Alexis Hyde, an exhibition will be mounted of the work in a place decided on. Sales of the work will be determined in conversation as well.

What is Offered

The residency awards each artist a stipend of $20,000, paid out on a regular schedule over the course of four months. Material costs will be covered up to $1,500. There will be an exhibition where the choice to sell work is available and can be decided between the artist and Quinn Emanuel. Artists will receive a studio in the Quinn Emanuel Los Angeles office and direct help from curator Alexis Hyde for the exhibition.

Requirements

This residency is open to emerging and mid-career artists working in all disciplines across Greater Los Angeles. Applicants should be artists working with a distinct and new voice, with clear mastery of their media of choice. Preference will be given to artists who are in the early or middle stages of their career. The selection committee is interested in giving opportunity and a platform to underrepresented artists. This residency is for artists who live in the greater LA area only. There is no education requirement. Quinn Emanuel accepts applications from artists practicing in all mediums, but note that the studio is in an office building so nothing violating fire code may be permitted. Applications must be in English. International applicants are accepted but must secure their own visas.

How to Apply

To apply, please email your application to: artistfellowship@quinnemanuel.com. Applications are due by 11:59 PM PST October 16, 2025, and should include the following components: a proposal (500 words max) in the body of the email; a resume or CV, including contact information, in PDF form; and a digital portfolio, submitted in a single PDF, highlighting up to 8 original works that represent the applicant’s style, quality, and practice over time (not more than 10 images total in the file). Total file size should not exceed 20MB. Links for applicable videos or media may be included in the body of the email.