The CEDAR Artist Collective
Submit artist bio, artist statement, CV/resume, 5–10 work sample images, and responses to application questions for selection into a free professional development cohort program.
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- 1 day left
- Entry fee
- $3
- Award
- Free participation in professional development program with monthly sessions, optional coworking, and certificate of completion
- Location
- Lancaster, California
- Exhibition window
- Sep 17, 2026 → Dec 10, 2026
- Applicants notified
- Aug 21, 2026
About
Overview
MOAH:CEDAR is launching a free professional development cohort program for emerging and established artists. The program supports artists in strengthening their creative practice, building professional skills, and engaging in peer-based learning and community dialogue through monthly facilitated sessions including artist talks, themed discussions, and shared meals. Optional coworking sessions provide additional time for studio practice, collaboration, and peer support.
Key Dates
- Call opens: July 9, 2026
- Submission deadline: August 7, 2026
- Applications reviewed: August 10–21, 2026
- Artists notified: Friday, August 21, 2026
- September 17, 2026 | 6:00–9:00pm
- October 15, 2026 | 6:00–9:00pm
- November 19, 2026 | 6:00–9:00pm
- December 10, 2026 | 6:00–9:00pm
- Optional coworking: October 1, November 5, December 3, 2026 (2:00–7:00pm)
Eligibility
Open to artists 18 years and older of all disciplines and career stages. Applicants must reside within the 5th District of Los Angeles County, Antelope Valley ZIP codes, or approved ZIP codes in Northeast Los Angeles/Hollywood, Pasadena/Altadena/Foothill Communities, Glendale/Burbank/La Crescenta, and Santa Clarita Valley.
Media & Submission Requirements
- Work samples: 5–10 images (required)
- Audio: 0–6 files (optional)
- Video: 0–6 files (optional)
- Total submissions: 5–10 assets
Application Requirements
- Artist bio
- Artist statement
- CV/Resume
- Work samples (5–10 images)
- Responses to application questions
Application Questions
- What have you been working on recently in your artistic practice?
- What currently excites you most about your work?
- What challenges have you faced as an artist, and how have you addressed them?
- Have you participated in any professional development programs before? If yes, please describe.
- What do you hope to gain from participating in this program?
- What do you believe is the role of an artist in their community?
Fees
$3.00 CaFÉ application fee. Participation in the program is free.
Program Details
A maximum of 12 artist applicants will be selected. Monthly cohort meetings include dinner. Selected participants will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) outlining program expectations and commitment. Participants may be selected for a follow-up interview. A certificate of completion will not be issued for participants who do not fulfill attendance requirements, including repeated no-call/no-shows.
Selection Criteria
Applications will be reviewed based on artistic merit, consistency of artistic practice, clarity of goals and desired outcomes, capacity for growth and learning, and commitment to program participation.
- Award
- Free participation in professional development program with monthly sessions, optional coworking, and certificate of completion
- Entry fee
- $3.00 CaFÉ application fee
- Entries per artist
- Up to 1
- Theme
- A professional development cohort program for emerging and established artists to strengthen creative practice, build professional skills, and engage in peer-based learning and community dialogue through monthly facilitated sessions on artistic vision, career development, understanding art spaces, and artist community roles.
- Eligibility
- Artists 18 years and older, all disciplines and career stages, residing in 5th District of Los Angeles County, Antelope Valley ZIP codes, or specified approved ZIP codes.
- Audience
- Artists 18 years and older; emerging and established artists
- Contact
- [email protected]
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