Mixed Media Residencies in Brooklyn

NARS Foundation (New York Art Residency and Studios)

Brooklyn, United States

The New York Art Residency & Studios (NARS) Foundation Artist in Residency Program, based in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, offers three and six-month residencies for emerging and mid-career artists and curators from both the U.S. and internationally. The program provides 24/7 access to furnished, private or shared studio spaces (250 – 300 sq ft) and focuses on the artistic process and experimentation within a diverse artist community. Residents benefit from meetings with 3-4 Studio Visitors each month, gaining feedback and expanding their professional network. They also receive administrative, curatorial, and professional support to explore and expand their artistic practice. Presentation opportunities include a curated exhibition in the NARS gallery, bi-annual Open Studios, and the Entree/Encore program for sharing research and work through various formats. The residency fosters a community-driven program, encouraging ongoing dialogue with fellow artists through weekly gatherings, inter-studio visits, field trips, and meals. Residents work alongside NYC-based artists who retain space year-round, benefiting from exposure to New York’s cultural and sociopolitical context.

Smack Mellon Artist Studio

Brooklyn, United States

The Smack Mellon Artist Studio Program, launched in , provides six NYC-based emerging or early career visual artists with free private studio space (250-300 sq ft) accessible 24/7, a fellowship, and access to shared facilities including a digital production lab and fabrication shop. The program runs for an eleven-month period and includes opportunities for studio visits with curators and public open studio events twice yearly.