Welcome to the Artist in Resident
The Florida Cultural Arts (FCA) residency program is an esteemed opportunity for artists 13 - 24 looking to expand their skills, engage with the local community, and nurture their artistic growth. This is a twelve month residency program that we invite artists from various disciplines to apply for and participate in.
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Artist-in-Residence Program Description
Empowering the Next Generation of Creators
The Artist-in-Residence Program is designed to empower emerging artists with the tools, mentorship, and practical skills needed to thrive in today’s creative industry. Open to students ages 13–19 and adults 20 and older, this free program nurtures artistic talent while equipping participants with essential knowledge in small business practices, marketing, branding, booking, and promotions.
Program Overview
Participants will engage in interactive workshops, hands-on projects, and personalized mentoring sessions. The residency emphasizes both artistic growth and professional readiness—helping artists transform their creative passions into sustainable careers.
By combining creative exploration with business fundamentals, the program ensures that each artist leaves prepared to navigate the professional art world with confidence, clarity, and purpose.
Two Age-Based Cohorts
- Student Residency (Ages 13–19): Focuses on foundational skills, creative discipline, project development, and exposure to career pathways in the arts. Young artists will learn how to build their portfolios, present their work professionally, and connect with their communities through art. This program is free to students of this age
- Adult Residency (Ages 20+): Provides advanced training for emerging or mid-career artists seeking to professionalize their craft. This program emphasizes entrepreneurship, marketing strategies, and real-world business skills tailored for independent creatives. This program is based on membership.
Program Highlights
- Business of Art — Learn how to treat your art like a business
- Marketing & Branding — Develop your personal brand and grow your audience
- Booking & Promotions — Gain strategies to showcase and sell your work
- Community Engagement — Use art to inspire and impact your surroundings
- Professional Portfolio Building — Present yourself with confidence to galleries, clients, and collaborators
- Music Production - How to record, Mix and Master music
- Stage, Lighting & Sound - Learning the logistics of staging
