Orange County Artist Housing

Artists at Flower Den build up their business, credit, and connections. We also teach you how to crowdfund a down payment so you can buy a home studio of your own!

Flower Den has a heart for artists, and we want to help you succeed in your craft. One of our best investments has been property, and we love sharing our space with you. We believe everyone deserves their own palette to paint, and one of our missions is to help artists buy a home.

Our artist housing program is a unique incubator where you'll live at Flower Den for 12 months, while we help you prepare to own your own in-home studio at the end of the program. Our blend of business, creativity, and real estate savvy will help you seize the opportunity to truly turn your artistic passion into a part-time or full-time career.

Skills You'll Learn

Business basics: building systems, selling, & accounting
Internet branding: your own website, YouTube, & Instagram
Online marketing: Facebook lives, ads, blog posts, & podcasts
Airbnb / vacation rental hosting & management
Credit building & improvement
Down payment savings via crowdfunding

Requirements

  • 21 years or older
  • Income of at least $2,000/mo with at least one year at your job
  • Credit score of at least 600
  • Current, or committed to getting on a payment plan with the IRS
  • Teachable attitude
  • Ability to dedicate minimum 5 hours a week to building your artist business
  • Personal computer or laptop

Program Details

Monthly Rent$1,500/mo
Term12 months
IncludesPrivate bedroom, balcony, utilities,
pool & jacuzzi access
Studio AccessGlassblowing torches, kilns,
studio iPad, mixed media space
Savings10% of rent toward crowdfunding
+ 50% of earnings saved for down payment

10% of your monthly rent goes toward your Vow2Save crowdfunding campaign, which we create on month 1 and promote throughout your residency.