Emerging Artist Residency (EAR) Program

The Imaginists' Emerging Artist Residency program offers subsidized studio space for emerging artists in Sonoma County.

An average art studio in Sonoma County costs about $400 per month. The Imaginists’ Emerging Artist Residency program provides low-cost, sliding scale, and/or work-trade options for artists between the ages of 18- 35.

As artists we understand how difficult it can be to maintain an artistic practice and build community while trying to make a living (afford rent) in the Bay Area. When the Imaginists purchased our building in 2017 (with the help of our Board of Directors, the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, and a grassroots community campaign) our vision was to create a building-wide space for creativity and experimentation, growing a diverse community around the core values of the Imaginists.

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Current resident artist Annabelle Anderson showcase on July 11th 5- 9 pm

We are excited to have Annabelle Anderson as our first emerging artist in residence. This opening is a culmination of years of planning! Her solo showcase will be the first time the Imaginists has programmed a gallery-wide art event.

WHERE: Backstreet Gallery

WHEN: July 11th, 5-8 pm

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