Photography Residencies in New York

ADKX Artist-in-Residence

New York, United States

The ADKX Artist-in-Residence program at the Adirondack Experience museum offers four one-month residencies in June, July, August, and September, where artists create work inspired by the Adirondack environment and museum collection while engaging the public three days a week on the grounds and two days in the Art Lab makerspace. Selected through a competitive application process open to various mediums, residents receive on-site housing, a $5,000 stipend, and $500 travel allowance, with access to collections and staff.

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.

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.

SVA NYC (School of Visual Arts)

New York, United States

The School of Visual Arts (SVA) in New York City offers a range of Artist Residency Programs, providing artists, designers, and creative thinkers with time, space, and a supportive community to develop their artistic direction. These programs, available both on-campus in New York City and online year-round, are designed to offer professional immersion and opportunities for artists to engage critically within their field. SVA's residencies cater to a variety of disciplines, including studio arts, design, and new media. The unique combination of creative and professional resources at SVA creates a rich environment for artistic growth and opportunity in the vibrant current art scene. On-campus housing and opportunities to display work are available to residents. The residencies are hosted by the Division of Continuing Education at SVA, with a focus on interdisciplinary practice. They offer a balance between dedicated work time and inspirational communal activities, including shared meals and community-building events. SVA's programs are tailored for artists at various stages of their careers, emphasizing both individual creative exploration and interaction with a diverse artistic community. Residents at SVA are selected through a competitive process, based on their work’s alignment with the mission of the foundation. They benefit from living in shared accommodations with private facilities, studio spaces, and access to the Oak Spring Garden Library. The foundation’s residency programs are unique in striking a balance between independent exploration and communal interaction, allowing residents the freedom to work autonomously while living and engaging with others.

The Camera Club of New York

New York, United States

The BAXTER ST Residency Program at the Camera Club of New York offers emerging lens-based artists living in New York City a three-month workspace residency, including access to facilities, equipment, and the CCNY community. Residents receive a monthly stipend per W.A.G.E. certification, a production fee for their solo exhibition at BAXTER ST following the residency term, and programming like public conversations and advisory meetings. Housing is not provided, and the program emphasizes photography and lens-based art practices.

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.