2026 Summer Artist Residency Award - Rancho Linda Vista (Due Apr. 17)
2026 Summer Artist Residency Award - Rancho Linda Vista
Deadline: April 17th, 2026
Rancho Linda Vista (RLV) invites 2D, 3D and mixed/multimedia visual artists to apply for its one-month Summer Artist Residency Award. We welcome serious emerging artists* from diverse backgrounds and life experiences, whose work demonstrates originality, commitment, and engagement in a bigger conversation about art. An MFA is preferred, but not required.
The Award offers a unique opportunity to develop a body of work in a beautiful desert setting, among a community of peers. A furnished one-bedroom house, separate studio, and $1,000 stipend are included, as well as access to our swimming pool, library, and shared spaces. There are also over 100 wilderness acres to explore and nearby cultural events to enjoy.
Artists provide their own tools and materials, necessities, and means of transportation. (There are no stores within walking distance.) At the conclusion, artists are invited to share their work in an open studio exhibit.
* As an emerging artist, you devote significant time, on a steady basis, to making art. You have a sizable, cohesive and evolving body of work, and have exhibited in public spaces.