Artist in Residence at The Latinx Project (2024-2025)
The Latinx Project is thrilled to announce the next cycle of the Artist-in-Residence program open to emerging and mid-career artists based in the United States. As part of the Artist-in-Residence program, the selected artist will present a solo exhibition on campus with the option of curatorial support and a public program. The most compelling applications engage with larger contemporary or historic dialogues in Latinx Studies. Interested applicants can apply via the Google form below; applicants should include a concise portfolio that illustrates their artistic practice and approach. Below please find links to past artists-in-residence and their exhibitions.
The application has closed.
Key Dates
Application Opens: March 1, 2024
Application Deadline: April 15, 2024
Finalist Studio Visits (Online): May 1 – May 15, 2024
Notifications: End of May/Early June 2024
Application at-a-glance:
Project Description (one pdf document including the items below)
Name
Pronouns
City/country of birth
Where you’re currently based
Website and/or social media handles
Project or proposal that you would like to explore during your residence in 200 words or less
Artist statement of 200 words or less
Work Sample: 5-10 Images/links of your recent work (pdf)
CV (pdf)
Key Details
Artist Honorarium: $10,000
Production budget: Up to $5,000 managed by TLP (used for a reception, exhibition design and production, artist materials, shipping artworks, and exhibition documentation)
Expectations
1 solo exhibition with a curator of choice. Artists are encouraged to produce at least one new artwork for the exhibition.
1 public program (Artist Talk)
A.I.R. FAQ
Who are previous artists selected for the Artist-in-Residence at NYU? Click here to meet past Artists-in-Residence?
What are recent artist-in-residence exhibitions? Please visit our exhibitions website to view recent exhibitions.
Who can apply to the Artist-in-Residence program at The Latinx Project? Emerging or mid-career artists based in the U.S. can apply.
Can I apply if I have another residency lined up? We would like to offer this residency to emerging artists and people interested in further developing their practice. If you are selected we will ask that you do not have other residencies during your residency at NYU.
Do I need to live/be in New York while in residence? No, but you should be available for the exhibition installation and opening and a public program or panel.
What is the duration of the residency? The residency is flexible and can be one or two semesters or the entire academic year. There are no responsibilities or requests of your time beyond collaborating with TLP staff on a solo exhibition and an accompanying public program.
What media is accepted/encouraged? All media are accepted. Our exhibition space is best equipped for visual art including painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media, and installation.
Does the Latinx Project offer studio space? No, TLP does not offer studio space.
Does the Latinx Project offer office space? Yes, TLP offers office space at our NYU offices.
Do I need to produce new work while in residence? No.
What resources does the A.I.R. receive? The artist-in-residence receives an honorarium award of up to $10,000 and a $5,000 production budget managed by TLP for a solo exhibition at New York University with the option of curatorial support, opportunities to develop related public programming, exhibition documentation, press materials, and PR support.
Can I access NYU Libraries as an A.I.R.? Yes
Who can I contact for more information? Please email latinxproject@nyu.edu with subject line: 2024 A.I.R
What is your rate of acceptance? For the 2023 application cycle, we received 185 A.I.R. applications and 2 artists-in-residence were selected through a panel process. Each year we have also been able to identify up to four or five artists that are referred to our curatorial fellowships for inclusion in our group exhibitions.
How do I apply? Please complete the Google Form