CEV Art Gallery Residency Program

A Curatorial & Gallery Leadership Residency for Emerging Visual Artists.

Step behind the scenes of the art world and discover what it means to lead, curate, and inspire within a professional gallery environment.

About the Program

CEV Art Gallery Residency Program is a creative leadership experience designed to equip emerging visual artists with the skills, insight, and confidence to navigate the professional art world beyond the canvas.


Each year, selected residents gain exclusive behind-the-scenes exposure to gallery operations, learning firsthand what it takes to curate an exhibition, serve as an art juror, and manage artist relations.

Through guided mentorship, virtual collaboration, and direct participation in CEV Art Gallery programming, residents explore the curatorial process from concept to showcase. This program fosters artistic growth, leadership readiness, and community engagement—all within a supportive creative ecosystem built for artists, by artists.

The Learning Experience

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The Learning Experience 🖌️

  • Gain hands-on curatorial experience in real exhibitions.

  • Learn how art juries evaluate submissions and select winning works.

  • Build gallery management and leadership skills.

Program Details

  • Time Commitment: Up to 40 hours during Q1

  • Format: Virtual experience (Zoom interviews, gallery mentorship, digital collaboration)

  • Compensation: Volunteer-based (educational, non-paid)

  • Selection Process: Application review + 10–15 minute Zoom interview with the Founder or Gallery Director

  • Eligibility: Emerging visual artists eager to gain curatorial and gallery leadership experience

  • Podcast Feature Opportunity: Residents may be invited to participate in the Creatively Enhanced Podcast for a special roundtable discussion highlighting their insights, creative growth, and experiences during the program.

    End-of-Residency Recognition

    Residents who complete the program receive:

    • An official Certificate of Completion

    • A professional letter of recommendation

    • A feature highlight on the CEV Art Gallery website and social media channels

Join the next generation of curators and creative leaders shaping tomorrow’s art scene.

Apply Today

Applications due 12/15/2025

Duration of Program: January 2026 - March 2026