Application Details:

TWO exceptional artists will be selected to receive a one-time, unrestricted grant of $3,000 and studio space support for a four-week residency in New York at our cultural partner - The Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts studio program. Artists are responsible for all additional expenses, including but not limited to housing, travel, and materials. 

The selected artists will automatically become members of the foundation, with their artworks prominently featured on the foundation's website, as well as across various marketing channels and printed materials.

Eligibility

Open to artists aged 25 and older, regardless of their background or discipline. 

Required Materials

1. Resume in PDF format

   Saved as “lastname_firstname_Resume” (e.g., Jane_Doe_Resume). Include details of your artistic experience and educational background.

2. Artist Statement (250 Words Max)

   A succinct overview of your artistic practice. This statement should introduce the core ideas, themes, and methodologies that characterize your work. Discuss how and why you create, emphasizing the concepts and inspirations pertinent to the samples you are submitting.

3. Cultural Statement (Optional, 250 words max)

   This supplemental statement allows you to elaborate on how your work is connected to a specific cultural practice, tradition, or community. You may also share how your artistic endeavors are influenced by your culturally-specific lived experiences.

4. Portfolio 

   5-8 high-resolution images of your recent work completed within the past TWO years. We encourage the inclusion of pieces that have not been previously exhibited. 

   Important Guidelines:

   - Exclusions: Do not submit works that have received other prizes or fellowships.

   - Image Format: All images must be in JPEG format, with a maximum file size of 3MB or 1500 pixels in any dimension.

   - Video Works: For video submissions, provide a document with a link to a video no longer than 5 minutes, along with 4 accompanying images.

   - Please include a list of your works in PDF that provides the title, date, medium, and dimensions (or video duration for video works) for each piece.

5. Project Proposal (500 words max)

   Please provide a detailed outline of a specific project you plan to develop if awarded funding. Your proposal should include the project's concept, objectives, anticipated timeline, and expected outcomes. 

Review Progress

The selection will be conducted by an independent jury to ensure fairness and integrity in the award process. Applications are reviewed over the course of two phases:

• Phase 1: The jury will conduct an independent review of assigned applications.

• Phase 2: The jury will convene to collectively discuss and finalize the selection of award recipients from the applications that advance to this stage.

 The jury will assess applications based on the following criteria:

• Artistic Merit: Applications demonstrating excellence through strong submitted work will highlight creativity, technical skill, and overall artistic vision.

• Clarity and Cohesiveness: A competitive application will present clear and compelling statements that provide insights into the artist’s practice and motivations, complementing the submitted work.

• Originality and Innovation: Applications should showcase innovative methods and concepts that distinguish their work within the discipline, including the quality of execution and the impact of the overall presentation.

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM EDT on April 13, 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted. All applicants will receive an automatic confirmation email upon completing their application.

Results are expected to be announced by June 15, 2026, and only awarded artists will receive notifications via email. We appreciate your understanding and ask that you refrain from contacting the office before this date or if you do not receive a notification by then. Thank you!

No application fee required.