The Orange Art Center (OAC) is thrilled to welcome our inaugural Emerging Artist in Residence, Lauren Sylvia! From March 11 to April 4, Lauren will be working in our studios to develop a new body of work. We can’t wait to share her creative journey with you—stay tuned for weekly updates and exclusive insights into her artistic process.

Meet the Artist: Lauren Sylvia

Lauren Sylvia’s work is deeply inspired by the connection between people and nature. A mixed media artist, Lauren explores themes of love, loss, and transformation, often weaving personal narratives into her pieces. Her practice is a space for reflection, vulnerability, and preservation, inviting viewers to find fragments of their own stories within her work.

“I am overjoyed to be able to create a body of work so close to my heart at OAC! I look forward to sharing a part of my world with the wonderful community!” – Lauren Sylvia

Join us in welcoming Lauren to OAC and follow along as she brings her artistic vision to life!

About the Emerging Artist Residency

The OAC Emerging Artist Residency supports early-career visual artists in Northeast Ohio by providing dedicated time, space, and resources to explore and expand their work. Residents gain access to our studios, professional mentorship, and the opportunity to present a solo exhibition, along with a stipend and material budget to support their creative process.

To further engage our community, OAC will host onsite programming throughout the residency, offering students and visitors unique opportunities to connect with Lauren, learn about her process, and participate in hands-on creative experiences.

This program fosters new artistic voices and strengthens the local creative landscape by encouraging collaboration and innovation. OAC remains committed to nurturing talent and providing meaningful opportunities for artists to flourish and engage with the community.

Future Residency Opportunities

We are excited to continue this program and support more artists in their creative endeavors. Applications for the next Emerging Artist Residency will open in Fall/Winter 2025, and we encourage artists from all backgrounds to apply.

We look forward to sharing this incredible journey with Lauren and our community. Stay tuned for exclusive insights into her process, and mark your calendars for her upcoming solo exhibition at OAC!