Emerging Artist Studio

2026 GCCA Emerging Artist Program

In furtherance of Greenville Center for Creative Arts’ (GCCA) mission to provide access to art for all, we are pleased to introduce a new studio opportunity. GCCA will open one university-style studio space (Studio D) as part of our Emerging Artist Studio Program, a partially subsidized studio designed for a working artist at the beginning of their professional journey with an expressed financial need.

This studio assistance program is intended to provide momentum, visibility, and meaningful engagement within an active art center environment. The selected artist will have opportunities to participate in a variety of projects and initiatives that arise through involvement with GCCA.

There are specific eligibility requirements that applicants must meet to qualify for the Emerging Artist Studio:

Application Criteria & Process

Must be a working artist but do not have to be a full-time working artist
18+ are welcome to apply
0-3 years as a working artist
Looking for someone who is passionate about getting in front of Upstate South Carolina arts community
Must be an active part of the GCCA community while in studio
Cannot be a current Brandon Fellow or Brandon Fellow alumni
Cannot currently or previously be a GCCA Studio Artist
Two reference letters
Narrative demonstrating financial need
5-10 Photographs of artwork
Art Medium Restriction: no tattoo artistry due to regulations
Applicants selected to move forward in the Emerging Artist Studio process must be available the week of March 30 for in-person committee interview

Emerging Artist Program Benefits

Sponsor or Donor will underwrite a percentage of monthly studio rent. Emerging Artist tenant will be responsible for the remainder rent of $175 per month.

Immersion in GCCA Artist Community

Access to new projects in the community year-round

Metropolitan Arts Council (MAC) Open Studios fee covered by GCCA

Unlimited use of GCCA’s shared spaces

Opportunities to show and sell work in GCCA’s galleries, satellite spaces, The Shop @ GCCA, and on GCCA’s website

Access to GCCA events such as Art Bash, Color the Night, and other GCCA public events

Inclusion in GCCA Studio Artist Marketing Communications

Timeline

Application process closes Friday March 13 at 11:59PM

Committee reviews applications week of March 16th

Interviews with Emerging Artist Studio Committee week of March 23rd

Decisions communicated following interviews

Emerging Artist studio start date Wed April 1st