NARS International Artist Residency Program (2025–2026)

Location
Brooklyn, New York, USA

Open to
International visual artists only (not for US-based artists). Applicants must have an active professional practice of at least three years. Students are not eligible.

Application Fee
$35 (non-refundable, paid via credit card at the time of submission)

Residency Fee
Artists are responsible for covering the full cost:

• 2025 Fees:

• 3-month residency: $9,122

• 6-month residency: $17,332

• 2026 Fees:

• 3-month residency: $9,900

• 6-month residency: $18,770

• A $2,000 deposit is required within 30 days of acceptance.

What’s Provided

• Private studio space

• Artist community engagement

• Professional development opportunities

• Participation in exhibitions and public programs

What the artist must cover

• All travel, residency fees, meals, housing, and materials

• Visa and insurance arrangements (if needed)

Duration
3- or 6-month terms (spanning one or two seasons)
Applications accepted for 2025 and 2026 terms

Deadline
Rolling Admission
(Decisions are typically sent via email within 3–4 weeks of submission)

Application Requirements

• Application form completed in English

• Current CV (PDF or DOC format)

• Artist bio (300 words)

• Residency proposal/goals (400 words)

• Up to 10 images or media work samples with descriptions

• Properly labeled image files (JPEGs @ 72 dpi, max 1000px on any side)

• Optional: links to video/audio work (e.g. Vimeo, YouTube)

• All submissions must follow naming/file format guidelines

Other Important Notes

• Applications not labeled properly will not be reviewed

• A letter of acceptance for visa/funding purposes is available upon request after acceptance

• The residency supports non-discriminatory admissions and welcomes artists from diverse backgrounds