March 18, 2025

We’re excited to share that our 2025 Emerging Artist in Residence, Lauren Sylvia, has officially begun her time at the Orange Art Center!

Lauren arrived last week to settle into her dedicated studio space. She was welcomed by OAC Coordinator Destyni Green, who gave her a personal tour of the building and introduced her to the space where she’ll be developing her newest body of work over the next month.

As part of her orientation, Lauren and Destyni spent time discussing ideas for the residency and shopping for a fresh set of art supplies to support her creative process. These first steps have already sparked exciting possibilities, and Lauren is eager to dive in and explore new directions in her work.

There’s nothing quite like a fresh set of supplies and a beautiful space to spark creativity, and we can’t wait to see what unfolds in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for behind-the-scenes looks at Lauren’s progress as she brings her newest body of work to life here at OAC.