The studio is a 250-300 sq ft work space. Studio spaces are assigned based on the needs of each artist’s practice, and availability of the space.
The NARS residency offers artists multiple opportunities to introduce and share work through Artist Talks, discussions, screenings, workshops, and performances. The residency program culminates in a group exhibition at the NARS Foundation Gallery and/or an Open Studio event that is open to the general public.
On average, residency artists will receive 3-4 studio visits per month by curators, critics, art historians and gallerists. Complete list of past visitors can be found below.
In addition to the above mentioned studio visits and public presentations, our staff of experienced curators and artists, is available to provide technical assistance and support your projects development through to public presentation. Weekly informal gatherings, inter-studio visits and activities, as well as field trips and meals together, are designed to form a community, foster cultural and exchange of artistic practices and ideas among residency and studio artists, and provide exposure to New York based artists and art institutions.
As a part of our weekly artist in residence events, we meet as a group for our A.S.A.P. sessions each Thursday to discuss various topics, artworks, and pertinent questions.
International applicants may choose to stay between three-month and six-month terms that start in January, April, July, and October of each year.
The studio is a workspace only. Artists are responsible for their own housing. Those who may need additional funding and support for housing accommodations should apply to other supplemental sources.
There are no special facilities or equipment provided by NARS. We offer a 24/7 accessible studio space with a work table, chair and internet access. The artist will be responsible for providing all the equipment or materials needed for projects created throughout the duration of the residency. We are glad to refer you to the abundant artist resources and facilities in the Brooklyn and greater New York area. Residents are offered access to Materials for the Arts (MFTA) during their residency period.
Yes, the use of some materials are limited in the studio space. Please contact us at info@narsfoundation.org if you are planning to use anything that produces fumes or strong odors, creates dust or small particles in the air, or any other potentially hazardous materials. Examples include plaster dust, aerosol paint, styrofoam, etc. There is absolutely no flame or fire allowed in the studios.
You can find detailed information on our Residency for International Artists page.
No, International artists are not eligible for Fellowships at this time. Currently, only US-based artists are eligible for Fellowships.
For International based artists, NARS may be able to assist in locating some potential funding resources to contact. However, International based artists will be responsible for covering the cost of the residency and will have to secure the funding on their own.
For US based artists ONLY, NARS offers partial and full fellowships that help cover the cost of the program fee. See above for more information or email info@narsfoundation.org.
The artist will be responsible for covering any travel expenses.
Internationally based artists may apply for the International Residency at any time during the year through our rolling application, in addition to our bi-annual open calls in the Spring and Fall. Check our Residency for US-based Artists page for more information and application guidelines.
No, hard copy and email submissions will not be accepted. The application must be completed and submitted through the online form.
If you are US citizen with an address in the United States, you may apply using the US-based Artist Application. Please be sure to list your US address as your permanent address when filling out your application.
International artists who have lived in the US for more than 3 years may apply as a US-based artist. If you are applying for funding from your home country, for example, you may apply as an Internationally based artist.
On the application form, applicants may select from one of three submission options. You may upload up to 10 images or video links from your personal site or video hosting sites (such as vimeo, flickr or youtube) of your recent work. You can upload any combination totaling 10.
No, students are not eligible to apply. Current students who will have graduated by the beginning of the Residency term are eligible to apply.
Yes, we would encourage you to apply. The NARS International Residency Program strives to offer professional development opportunities for artists who would benefit from exposure, dialogue with an artistic community, and a change of environment.
Yes, creating a login account will enable you to complete the form in several sessions. However, each page must be completely filled out before you are able to proceed to the next page. The same deadline applies.
No, once your application is submitted, you will not be able to return to the form or change any submitted information. The application fee must also be paid at the time of submitting your application as you will not be able to re log-in to access the payment page again.
Yes, applicants will receive a confirmation email once the application form and application fee have been received.
Payment must be submitted via credit card account through the online Submittable application form system. After you complete and submit your application, you will be directed to a confirmation page and a link to pay your application fee. The application fee must be paid at the time of submitting your application as you will not be able to re log-in to access the payment page again.
If you have any further questions, please contact info@narsfoundation.org.
201 46th Street
4th Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11220
Monday - Friday: 10am - 6pm
Monday - Friday: 12-5 pm
718-768-2765
info@narsfoundation.org
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