Here’s another cool way to get exposed to art besides visiting a gallery, art fair, museum, or your favorite on-line art marketplace (wink wink). Attend an artist-in-residence exhibit or open studio event featuring work by resident artists.

Karan Shah "Artist" zatista.com

If you are an artist, you’ve heard of residency programs. If not, these are opportunities around the nation and the globe where artists can apply to receive free temporary living and studio space during which time artists have time to develop new projects, continue unfinished work, or complete research for an upcoming series, all for art’s sake. Sounds good, huh?

Tony Dunphy "The Marine Artist" zatista.com

Recently, I came across The Philadelphia Art Hotel – an urban artist residency in West Philadelphia. Not only is the interior filled with fun colors and happy art,

The Philadelphia Art Hotel www.philadelphiaarthotel.org

it scores lots of points for supporting the arts. Their color palette reminds me of a couple zatista.com artists.

Nicholas Piliero "Bathroom Chair" zatista.com

Michael Begenyi "Crane 4 Color" zatista.com

Look for an artist residency program in your area. Participate in their events, and enhance your commitment to support the arts in your community.