Artists in Residence

The Mendocino Art Center is thrilled to announce the reopening of applications for our Artist in Residence program, under the guidance of new leadership and a renewed commitment to fostering equity and inclusion within the arts.

We are now inviting applications from artists across all disciplines for the next residency cycle, beginning October 1st, 2024. This exciting opportunity is open to both emerging and established artists seeking to advance their practice in a supportive and inspiring environment. To learn more about the program, eligibility criteria, and the application process, please enter your email below.

Be part of a vibrant artist community on the Northern California coast, where creativity thrives amidst natural beauty and a rich cultural heritage.

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Mendocino Art Center’s Artists in Residence (AIR) and Professional Artists in Retreat (PAIR) programs provide an inspirational and supportive environment that fuels and encourages artistic growth in the Visual Arts to artists interested in furthering their practice.

The AIR and PAIR programs bring both emerging and established artists from all over the country to a unique art center on the rural Northern California coast. This secluded location provides tranquility in a historic artist community rich with inspiration and local talent. In addition to providing studio space and furnished studio apartments, the program provides the freedom to develop at one’s own pace in the chosen area of focus, as well as the opportunity for interaction with other disciplines. Our studios in Fine Art, Jewelry/Metal Arts, and Ceramics are actively used for instruction, production, individual study and casual drop-in open studios.