Bread & Salt 2026 Artist in Residence
Deadline for 2026 submissions is 12/31/25
1955 Julian Avenue - San Diego, California
The Artist in Residence program awards residencies to local, national and international artists each year. Residencies of three months include studio and gallery space. Artists selected for this program are at all stages in their careers and work in all media, including drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, film, video, new media, installation, fiction and nonfiction writing, poetry, dance, music, interdisciplinary, social practice, and architecture.
Program Goals
To support and invest in individuals at the cutting edge of their fields, whose work will impact the cultural landscape at large. To provide these artists with the support and opportunity to take their work to the next level and to explore and experiment.
To encourage artists to explore their ideas and work within the context of Logan Heights, south of downtown San Diego.
To bring an international community of artists to San Diego and create opportunities for engagement and cross-cultural exchange with local artists and audiences
Program Details
Fully sponsored residencies (There is no apartment component. Artist will make their own arrangements for lodging during the residency.)
Artists have 24 hour studio facilities access
Public engagement opportunity during normal gallery hours and special extended event hours every second Saturday from 5pm – 8pm
Eligibility
Artists not currently enrolled in an academic program at the time requested residency would take place. Eligibility of artists enrolled in PhD programs will be considered on a case-by-case basis
Selection Criteria
Merit of past work
Readiness to engage with and benefit from the residency experience
Potential to develop creative practice and impact the community at Bread & Salt
Commitment to the studio – putting in the hours.
Selection Process
Bread & Salt staff reviews applications to ensure completion and eligibility
Submissions are reviewed by a jury of knowledgeable and esteemed artists and arts professionals
The jury evaluates each artist’s materials and selects finalists
What You Need To Apply
A full application includes the following:
Please note that all applications and work samples must be submitted in, or translated to, English
Resume or curriculum vitae
Letter of interest, outlining your specific interest in working at Bread & Salt and how program participation will affect your practice
The names and email addresses of three personal or professional references.
Documentation of recent work (see specifications below for guidelines according to discipline)
**Artist collectives should apply together by submitting ONE application per group, specifying the number of individuals on the application form.
Documentation
Please select from the following list materials appropriate to your practice. The category headings are guidelines; please submit whatever type of materials best represent your work.
Visual
(painting, printmaking, photography, sculpture, installation, conceptual and architecture)
Submit up to 12 images
Film / Video / New Media
Submit up to 30 minutes of video.
Music / Sound
Submit up to 30 minutes of audio and/or video.
Contact Us
For questions about the residency program please email Gallery Director Thomas DeMello
tdemello@breadandsaltsandiego.com