Multidisciplinary Residencies in New York

Amant New York Residency

New York, United States

Amant New York Residency is a three-month international studio and research program in Brooklyn, NYC, hosting up to four artists at various career stages across disciplines like visual arts, performance, filmmaking, writing, and cultural theory. It provides individual studios, a $3,000 monthly stipend, round-trip airfare, and access to Amant's exhibitions and networks, but does not offer housing as studios are non-residential. Residents engage in research projects benefiting from NYC's resources and participate in public programs.

Apex Art

New York, United States

The apexart Fellowship is an alternative educational program in New York City for internationally based creative individuals, offering a 30-day schedule of non-art activities outside their usual interests while requiring them to refrain from producing creative works. Unlike traditional artist residencies focused on production, it emphasizes cultural immersion through workshops, lectures, volunteering, and new experiences to inspire future creativity. Fellows keep a public journal and participate in an exit interview.

Art on the Block NYC

New York, United States

Art on the Block NYC offers a vibrant short-term residency program, transforming New York City storefronts into dynamic spaces where art and community engagement intersect. This residency provides artists the opportunity to turn these spaces into both a working studio and a public gallery. Throughout their three-week stay, artists are expected to be on-site five days a week, facilitating various interactive programs for youth, families, and adults. The residency aims to support and advocate for artists while fostering community collaboration and hands-on engagement with art. Artists receive a stipend of $5000 for their participation, and have the opportunity to sell their artwork under a separate sales contract.

Artist in Residency

New York, United States

The Studio Museum in Harlem offers an 11-month Artist-in-Residence program for 3 artists in any media, providing studio space, stipend, institutional guidance, research support, and a culminating exhibition.

Harvest Works

New York, United States

Harvestworks is a national artist residency program supporting contemporary American artists and legal U.S. residents working at the intersection of art and technology. Selected artists receive a $5,000 commission to develop and present new projects at the T.E.A.M. Lab in New York City, exploring how technology can deepen understanding, provoke ideas, and inspire innovation through integrated sound, visual art, and experimental forms.

International House

New York, United States

International House (I-House) in New York City is a residential community for global leaders, including artists, offering programs and events that foster cultural exchange through performances, discussions, and creative activities like the Fall Fiesta festival of words, music, and dance. It connects residents with acclaimed musicians, actors, and artists to explore the creative process and social issues. While not a traditional artist residency with studios, it provides a supportive living environment for international creative professionals.

Lower East Side Printshop

New York, United States

The Lower East Side Printshop in New York City offers two primary residency programs: the Keyholder Residency Program and the Publishing Residency Program. The Keyholder Residency provides emerging artists with free 24-hour access to printmaking facilities for six months, supporting them in developing new work and advancing their careers. Artists work independently in a shared studio environment, with access to basic printmaking supplies and consultation hours with the Printshop’s staff. Each year, eight artists are selected through a competitive process by a panel of esteemed art professionals, with a $500 stipend and opportunities to exhibit new work through the Printshop’s exhibitions and public events. The Publishing Residency invites artists to collaborate with a master printer to create a new body of work. These projects are fully published by the Printshop, and the final editions are shared between the artists and the organization. Artists are nominated by invited artists and art professionals, with the Printshop making the final selections. This program is highly selective and supports the creation of significant new work in the printmaking field.

Lower East Side Tenement Museum

New York, United States

The Lower East Side Tenement Museum is a historic site in Manhattan preserving immigrant stories through guided tours of restored 19th-20th century tenement apartments at 97 and 103 Orchard Street.

Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Residency

New York, United States

The Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC) Residency Program, founded in 1973, offers various artist residencies in New York City, including Workspace (9 months for emerging visual artists and writers), Arts Center Residency (8 months for multidisciplinary artists at Governors Island), and Process Space (2-8 weeks for performing artists). These programs provide free studio spaces, stipends when available, professional development, peer community, and public presentation opportunities to foster creative experimentation and career growth.

Plum Lime

New York, United States

The Plum Lime Residency, offered by NYC Crit Club, provides a unique opportunity for artists to immerse themselves in their practice within the vibrant Chelsea Gallery District of New York City. This residency, available in Winter, Spring, and Summer, awards one artist a large private studio for 4-5 weeks, facilitating a deep dive into creative work. Residents benefit from studio visits with invited gallerists or curators, an open studio event, and features on NYC Crit Club's website and Instagram. Open to artists over 21 with a dedicated art practice, the residency emphasizes the importance of ongoing dedication rather than formal education. The application process is straightforward, with a modest fee, and artists from anywhere are encouraged to apply, provided they can cover their travel, lodging, and living expenses.

Pratt>FORWARD

New York, United States

Pratt>FORWARD, facilitated by Pratt Institute in New York, is a transformative platform designed to nurture emerging artists by connecting them with prominent practitioners and mentors in the field of fine arts. This unique program is co-directed by notable artists Mickalene Thomas and Jane South and features a blend of intense mentorship, professional development, and community engagement. The initiative offers emerging artists studio space, exposure to creative thought-leaders, and a rich program of dialogue sessions and studio visits, aimed at bolstering career development skills and fostering a sustainable artistic life. The residency is particularly notable for its commitment to providing a free, supportive environment where artists can explore innovative artist-led models for cultural engagement and advocacy.

TNT Residency

New York, United States

Tiger Strikes Asteroid New York and Transmitter Gallery offer the TNT Residency, a 6-month fully funded program for professional working artists, both national and international. This residency provides a 430 square foot studio space adjacent to both galleries, culminating in a solo exhibition or open studio event. It prioritizes underrepresented artists and those creating works not typically viable in traditional commercial markets. The residency includes a $250 honorarium and professional installation shots. Artists from all educational backgrounds are encouraged to apply, with work from artists across the United States and internationally welcomed. Housing is not provided, so residents must secure their own living arrangements in New York City. The selection process includes studio visits and a submission fee, with fee waivers available to support operating expenses of the volunteer-run galleries. Residents will have access to a private studio and are required to use the space a minimum of 20 hours per week.

Upper Jay Art Center

New York, United States

The Upper Jay Art Center in Upper Jay, New York, hosts the CA+MP (Creative Arts and Multidisciplinary Performance) artist residency program, providing artists across all disciplines with 1-4 weeks of time, space, housing, and creative freedom in a historic Adirondack setting to create, dream, and perform. The program supports working artists by offering stipends to offset costs and aims to share new creative perspectives with the local community through performances and exhibitions. It welcomes musicians, writers, filmmakers, visual artists, dancers, theater practitioners, and others, though applications are not being accepted.