Visual Artist AIRspace Residency 2027-2028

About this call

The Visual Artist AIRspace Residency at Abrons Arts Center is a 20-month program running January 2027 through August 2028, supporting a cohort of three early-career visual artists based in New York City. Each fellow is paired with a professional artist mentor who is an alumni of the program. Residents receive a semi-private studio, an annual honorarium of $7,000, an annual materials stipend of $5,000, 30 hours of subsidized rental time in Abrons dance studios, and participation in a group exhibition. The program is designed for artists actively making and sharing original work who have not yet had many exhibition opportunities.

Who can apply

• Regional applicants
• Medium: Painting / Sculpture / Photography / Drawing / Installation / Mixed Media
• Free entry
• Applicants must be based in New York City and living within the five boroughs at the time of application and throughout the residency. Full-time students during the residency period are not eligible. Ideal candidates are early-career visual artists actively making and sharing original work but with limited exhibition history. Availability for in-person mentor meetings and required programming is essential. No application fee.