This residency is open to emerging and mid-career artists working in all disciplines across the Bay Area. For four months the artist-in-residence will be given a studio in the Quinn Emanuel Silicon Valley 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 1 residency cycle, 2 artists will participate in a four month residency and a subsequent exhibition in a location deemed appropriate for the work decided on between the artists and curator.

• The residency will begin in November 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 purchase of art materials.
• The artist-in-residence will be an artist 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 Silicon Valley 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.

Applications should include the following components:Proposal (500 words max) in body of email.

Resume or CV, including contact information, PDF form.
Digital portfolio, submitted in a single PDF, highlighting up to 8 original works that represent the applicant’s style, quality, and practice over time. This should be not more than 10 images total in the file as we understand some works may require more than one picture.
Total file size should not exceed 20MB.
Links for applicable videos or media may be included in body of email.
TimelineResidency begins November 2026 and lasts 4 months
Exhibition after residency is completed

To apply, please email your application to: svartistfellowship@quinnemanuel.com

Applications due 11:59pm PST August 14, 2026

If you have a question that is not answered in the FAQ, please email svartistfellowship@quinnemanuel.com with the subject line QUESTION.