The New York Art Residency and Studios (NARS) Foundation Artist in Residency Program supports emerging and mid-career artists and curators working across all disciplines through three and six-month residencies. The program is open to both International and US-based artists, creating a shared space for artistic dialogue and international cultural exchange for an extended period of time.
NARS currently offers three-month Full Fellowships and Partial Fellowship residencies to U.S. based applicants. The number of awards and the amount may vary depending on sponsorship available at the time of application. Only US-based applicants are eligible for fellowships at this time. Please note that once accepted to the program, US-based artists are not able to defer their residency period.
The studio is a work space only. Artists who need additional funding and support for partial fellowships, travel, materials and accommodations should apply to other sources. Email info@narsfoundation for more information or call 718-768-2765.
Starting in 2023, Full Fellowships and Partial Fellowships will be awarded to US-based Residency Artists.
NARS subsidizes the cost of the three-month and six-month residency for all US-based applicants through Partial Fellowships.
For 2025 partial fellowships ($6,278) subsidize the cost of the three-month residency ($9,122), meaning US-based applicants in 2025 will be responsible for a program fee of $2,844 which can be paid in full or in monthly installments.
Beginning in 2023, one US-based artist per residency season will be awarded a Full Fellowship, which covers all program fees for the season. Artists must fill out the relevant section on their application to be considered for the Full Fellowship. A jury consisting of NARS staff and select art professionals will review applications on the merit of artistic quality and level of need; studio practice; and the potential professional development and benefit from engaging with the NARS community. Only US-based artists are eligible.
Applications are now LIVE. Click the link below that leads to the application portal.
We are accepting applications January 20 - February 10.
For questions, please refer to our FAQ page or contact us at info@narsfoundation.org.
Artists in residence are selected quarterly through our application portal. US-based artists must apply through the Open Call if they wish to be considered for the program, and are not eligible to apply via the rolling application.
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