C30 Artist/Creative in residency

The Chapter 30 Artist in Residence Program is a 60-day opportunity designed to support emerging and experienced artists from Ventura County by providing dedicated studio space to create, experiment, and grow within the Chapter 30 creative community.

Selected residents receive access to a no-cost private studio space at C30. Studio size is determined based on availability and artistic needs, with typical spaces ranging from 8x12 ft to 10x10 ft.

This residency exists to give artists uninterrupted time, physical space, and community support to focus deeply and produce a strong, cohesive body of work.

Purpose
Chapter 30 believes art is a viable and sustainable career path. This residency is structured to support artists who are serious about their practice and committed to producing work that can enter the marketplace.

The goal is simple:
To provide space and structure that allows artists to create as much meaningful work as possible.

What Residents Receive
A no-cost private studio space (8x12 or 10x10 typical range)
Access to shared C30 amenities
Integration into the Chapter 30 creative community
Promotion through Chapter 30 platforms (when applicable)
The same general benefits as other studio members

Residency Requirements
Applicants must:

-Be actively working in a creative discipline
-Create work that can be accommodated within Chapter 30 facilities
-Provide 1–2 professional references
-Maintain an active social media presence
-Produce work that is sellable or commercially viable
-Commit to the full 60-day residency period

Residency Expectations
To ensure meaningful participation, residents must:

-Maintain a minimum of 12 hours per week of active studio practice

Documentation
-Provide process photos during the residency
-Allow Chapter 30 to use images of process and completed work for promotional purposes

Community Engagement
-Host one pop-up exhibition at Chapter 30. This may take place in the mini gallery space (accommodating approximately 6–15 works)

-Participate in open studio hours during select Chapter 30 events

Application Fee
A non-refundable $25 application fee is required to submit.
This fee helps support administrative review and ensures serious applicants.

Fee waivers may be requested if needed.

Residents are expected to maintain professionalism, respect shared spaces, and actively contribute to the creative environment throughout the duration of the program.

Selection Process & Timeline
The Chapter 30 Artist in Residence Program operates on a fast-paced selection timeline. All applicants must be available to participate in the following schedule:

Application Deadline:
March 27

Interview Round:
Five (5) artists will be selected to move forward to the interview process.
Interviews will take place via Zoom between March 30–31.

Final Selection Announcement:
April 3

Residency Start Date:
April 6

Due to the accelerated timeline, applicants must ensure availability for interviews and be prepared to begin the residency on the listed start date. Failure to participate within the scheduled timeframe may result in disqualification.

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I confirm that I am over the age of 18

I understand that Chapter 30 is an open-concept studio environment with partial walls, shared activity, occasional noise, and material-related smells, and I agree to work within this setting.

I agree to do a pop up exhibition at the end of my residency

Describe your creative practice. What medium(s) do you primarily work in?*

What stage would you say you are currently in as an artist? (Emerging, developing, established, transitioning, etc.)*

How long have you been actively creating work?*

How do you currently generate income from your creative work (if applicable)?*

What specifically do you plan to create during this 60-day residency?*

Where do you see yourself in the next 3–5 years as a creative?*

Can you commit to a minimum of 12 hours per week in the studio?*

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Please provide 1–2 professional references.*

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I understand that a non-refundable $25 application fee is required to complete submission.

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