Please see the Open Call webpage for more information on the 2026 New York City-Based Artist Residency.
Application Deadline: Sunday, November 30, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST
Notifications: Friday, January 2, 2026
Residency Period: March 1 – May 31, 2026
Eligibility Criteria:
- Open to artists who self-identify as part of underserved communities, including but not limited to BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals.
- Artists working across all mediums are encouraged to apply.
- Applicants must reside in one of the five boroughs of NYC.
- Applicants must have a valid Social Security number.
- Participants cannot engage in another residency during the program.
- Matriculated students are not eligible.
Additional Notes:
- Artists are expected to participate in all program activities, including weekly one-on-one meetings with guest curators, monthly salons, and other social gatherings (to be determined).
Before applying, please read the complete description of the open call and residency program via this link.
If you are having technical problems with this form,
please email: nyc-based-res@residencyunlimited.org
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