The cornerstone of The Cedars Union is an 18-month, studio-based residency for artists at an inflection point in their practice. Artists are selected through a juried process and placed within a diverse cohort in an open-format studio hall of micro-studios.
At its core, this program is about community, momentum, and growth. It’s designed to give you the space, tools, and connections to move your practice forward in a way that’s meaningful to you.
Cohort VI Incubation: September 1, 2026 – February 29, 2028
Who This Is For
This program tends to work best for artists who want more than just a studio.
You’ll likely thrive here if you’re excited by the idea of being around other artists, sharing ideas, getting feedback, and building relationships over time. If you’re self-motivated, curious, and ready to take your practice more seriously, you’ll have a lot to work with.
Who This Might Not Be For
This may not be the right fit if you’re looking for a highly structured program with pre-defined goalposts. This is also not the right fit if you prefer to work in isolation.
The Cedars Union is a shared, active environment. Engagement is flexible, but it’s part of what makes the experience valuable.
STUDIO LEASE RATES
Artists in the cohort pay monthly rent for their studio spaces, which includes utilities, shared resources, and all program benefits. Materials are not provided. The Cedars Union offers two "micro studio" sizes, 8x8 ft. (64sqft) and 8x16 ft. (128 sqft), a studio concept designed in-house. They are completely customizable, with movable furniture and storage that can be outfitted to match each artist’s needs.
Available Micro-Studio Sizes
- 8' X 8' $102.00 PER MONTH
- 8' X 16' $205.00 PER MONTH
Residency Eligibility
Residency Experience Summary
Application Information
The Cedars Union creates a collaborative learning environment giving artists an opportunity to learn from and teach one another. At The Cedars Union, artists work as part of a cohesive community, applicants must have a dedication to community, their work, and a drive for a successful art career. The Cohort at The Cedars Union is a year-and-a-half long program (18 months) with access to a micro-studio in the studio hall along with 14 to 18 peers.
The program provides artists with affordable studio space, 24/7 access to tools, equipment, and an artistic community. Cohort members have access to all available amenities including fibers facilities, printmaking facilities, ceramics facilities, woodshop, computer labs, and a large array of tools, resources, and programming. The Cedars Union also provides hands-on training via workshops and demos, regular artist member critiques, and exhibition opportunities. Members are encouraged to take an active role in this collaboration with the ability to lead or participate in critiques, classes and workshops, events and projects, and various committees
Applicants will request a micro-studio size and upon acceptance enter into an 18-month lease commitment. Studios are designed in a variety of sizes and set ups ranging from 64 to 200 square feet, available in two distinct designs. All studios are available to rent at $1.60 per square foot. All studios are designed without doors and with low walls in order to reinforce core values of the Cohort program; collaboration, community, and visibility. Studio assignments are made based on applicant preference and jury scoring
Applicants for the Cohort program must be 18 or older and live within 75 miles of The Cedars Union (located in the Cedars neighborhood of Dallas). Selected Artists Start Date: Week of August 31st 2026, Program runs through February 27th, 2028 (18 months total).
Further information on the program including facility offerings can be found here: https://www.cedarsunion.org/cohort-membership/
The Cedars Union Cohort VI Incubator Program Jurors are:
- Emily Budd, SMU
- Christina Hahn, Cohort 4
- Thomas Feulmer, The Warehouse
- Ade Omotosho, DMA
- Ahava Silkey-Jones, Dallas College
Application Requirements
- Personal Identification Form
- CV
- Bio/Artist Statement
- Statement of Intent
- Diversity Statement