Abrons Arts Center Visual Artist AIRspace Residency 2027–2028

Location
New York City, New York, USA

Open to
Early-career visual artists who live in one of New York City's five boroughs at the time of application and throughout the residency. Applicants must not be enrolled in a degree-granting program during the residency.

Application Fee
Free

What’s Provided

• 20 months of subsidized semi-private studio space

• Annual honorarium of $7,000

• Annual materials stipend of $5,000

• 30 hours of subsidized dance studio rental

• One-on-one mentorship with an Abrons residency alum

• Curator and arts professional studio visits

• Professional development opportunities

• Group exhibition at the end of the residency

What the Artist Must Cover

• Residency participation and regular studio engagement

• Monthly mentor meetings

• Quarterly cohort meetings

• Attendance at required residency programs and public engagement activities

Duration
20 months (January 2027 – August 2028)

Deadline
October 4, 2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Essential Notes

• Three artists will be selected for the 2027–2028 cohort.

• The residency concludes with a group exhibition at Abrons Arts Center.

• Studio spaces are open-plan; work that generates strong fumes cannot be accommodated.