NXTHVN Studio & Curatorial Fellowship Program

Location
New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Open to
Emerging and mid-career visual artists and curators. Applicants must be at least 21 years old by the start of the fellowship and cannot be enrolled in an academic program or another residency during the fellowship year. Fellows must reside in New Haven for the duration of the program. International applicants are eligible but travel and relocation costs are not covered.

Application Fee
No application fee is indicated.

What's Provided
— 10-month intensive paid fellowship with a stipend.
— Studio or office space with access during the fellowship year.
— Optional subsidized housing in New Haven.
— Mentorship-driven professional development curriculum with visiting artists, curators, scholars, and practitioners.
— One-on-one apprenticeship with a local high school Apprentice for mutual learning.
— Participation in a culminating group exhibition at a prominent gallery space.

What the Applicant Must Cover
Travel and relocation costs to New Haven are not covered. Applicants must relocate and reside in New Haven for the full duration of the fellowship.

Duration
10 months (typically August through May).

Deadline
March 2, 2026

Other Essential Notes
— All application materials must be submitted through the online application form on Submittable, and any non-English video materials must have English subtitles.
— Applicants will be notified of selections in April/May 2026.
— NXTHVN encourages applicants from all backgrounds and does not discriminate in its admission policies.