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Artist Residency and Curatorial Fellowship

The NARS International Artist Residency Program supports early- to mid-career artists working across all disciplines through three- and six-month residencies, fostering opportunities for sustained artistic dialogue and international cultural exchange. The NARS Curatorial Fellowship invites early-career curators to spend six months working closely with two artist-in-residence cohorts on an exhibition of their work and on programming for the public.


NARS spring Open Calls Extended through March 9, 2026.

Residency: Apply as an International Artist

Internationally based artists are welcome to apply both during our bi-annual Open Call periods or on a rolling basis throughout the year. Decisions will be communicated three to four weeks after submitting your application.

If you are an international artist residing in the US for three or more years, you are eligible to apply as a US-based applicant. Learn more on our Residency for International Artists and FAQ pages. For further questions, feel free to email us at info@narsfoundation.org.

ROLLING APPLICATION for International Artists

Residency: Apply as a US-based Artist

US-based artists have the option to apply for the Residency Fellowship.

US-based artists must apply during our bi-annual Open Call periods. They are not eligible to apply on a rolling basis. Decisions will be communicated three to four weeks after submitting your application.  Learn more on our Residency for US Artists and FAQ pages.  For further questions, feel free to email us at info@narsfoundation.org. And be sure to sign up for our newsletter to be informed of when the application portal opens.

Application extended through March 9, 2026

Curatorial Fellowship

Curators may apply to the Curatorial Fellowship during our annual Open Call. Decisions will be announced 3-4 weeks after submitting your application. Be sure to sign up for our newsletter to be informed of when the application portal opens.

Application extended through March 9, 2026

Questions?

Refer to our FAQ page or email us at info@narsfoundation.org.

NARS residency programs are, in part, supported by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.