The Dear Tomorrow, Artist Residency
Spring session ◘ Supported by prAna
This is a three-month program created to support Southern California artists with space, resources, mentorship, and community.
The Program:
Residents receive a dedicated studio at Dear Tomorrow, along with a materials stipend, professional documentation, and mentorship designed to help grow both their artistic practice and career.
The residency culminates in a solo exhibition at Dear Tomorrow, where the resident will debut the body of work developed during their time in the studio. The exhibition is intended to be an opportunity to share new work, invite collectors and community into the process, and take a confident step forward in the artist’s creative journey.
We welcome artists working in all mediums who are excited about developing work within a community environment. We especially encourage applications from artists whose voices have historically been underrepresented in the arts.
Location:
Located in coastal downtown Oceanside, this residency offers artists time to focus deeply on their practice while becoming part of a creative ecosystem rooted in experimentation, collaboration, and slow growth.
Don’t let distance be discouraging. Dear Tomorrow, is located across the street from the North County Transit Center. The residency comes with a free train pass if needed.
Deadline: March 30. Art Show: July 24th
Move in Date: April 22nd Residency Duration: 3 Months
Location: Oceanside, California NOTE: This is NOT a live-in residency.
Requirements:
Must be able to complete projected work in 90 day timeline.
Must be able to attend the final exhibition on July 24th.
Must be open to sharing aspects of their process publicly through social media, studio visits, & documentation.
Must be willing to commute to Dear Tomorrow, by car or train (train pass is included in residency).
FAQ & More Information:
What kind of artist thrives in this residency?
The artists who tend to thrive here are self-driven and excited to push their practice forward. This residency is designed for someone who’s ready to dedicate focused time to their work, experiment, take risks, and follow their ideas further than usual.
Because the program culminates in a solo exhibition, it’s best suited for artists who are motivated to develop a body of work within the three-month timeline. Artists who enjoy being part of a creative community, sharing parts of their process, welcoming conversation, and growing alongside others will feel especially at home here.
Do I need to live in Oceanside to apply? Is this a live-in residency?
No. Artists do not need to live in Oceanside to apply, but this is not a live-in residency. Residents should be able to commute to the studio regularly throughout the three-month program.
Dear Tomorrow, is located directly across the street from the North County Transit Center, making it easy to access by train. To help make the commute easier, the residency includes a free train pass for artists who plan to travel that way.
Applications close on April 5th.
Artists will be chosen by April 12th
Move in date is April 22nd.
When will applicants be notified of acceptance?