CURRENT ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE
The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge's Artist in Residence Program supports artists across disciplines by providing dedicated studio space and an environment that encourages creativity, experimentation, and professional growth. Our current residency cohort includes four artists working in visual and literary arts.
Julio Naudin
Visual Artist
Julio Naudin is a full-time artist originally from Mexico who has called Louisiana home since 2001, now based in Baton Rouge. His creative journey began while painting his way through college at the University of Texas at El Paso, alongside work as a graphic artist in the newspaper industry.
Drawing inspiration from his Mexican heritage and the many places he has lived—including El Paso, Northern Nevada, Washington, D.C., and Louisiana—Julio creates portraits, landscapes, and impressionist still lifes using oil, collage, and mixed media. He regularly participates in regional art shows and accepts commissioned work.
Mike Weary
Visual Artist
Mike Weary is a self-taught artist born, raised, and based in South Louisiana—though his work often takes him on the road. He specializes in live wedding paintings, original expressionist works, and commissioned pieces, and is widely known as “the guy who paints upside down.”
When he’s not in the studio or painting at a wedding, Mike spends his time with his wife, Maia, and their two children, Ezra and Evie.
ABOUT THE SPACE
“The Studio” at the Cary Saurage Community Arts Center is a for-rent space that artists can use for their creative projects.
After a simple application process, artists can rent a designated, personal position in the studio. Artists will have 24/7 access to the building, including common areas on all three floors, lockers for extra storage, utilities, free Wi-Fi, and use of our kiln upon request. Reservation inquiries are subject to available space.