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NYC Art Opportunities: Residency & Open Calls for 2025

For artists looking to immerse themselves in New York City's dynamic creative scene, these residency programs and open calls provide invaluable opportunities. Whether you're seeking studio space, mentorship, or a platform to showcase your work, these programs offer the resources to support and elevate your artistic practice. Below are some exciting opportunities currently accepting applications. NYC Art Opportunities

 

1. Fire Island Artist Residency (FIAR) 2025 Summer Season

Location: Cherry Grove, Fire Island, New York

Eligibility: Emerging LGBTQ+ artists

Application Deadline: April 1, 2025

Open call for LGBTQ+ artists, link in bio. Beach scene with grass, ocean, and sunset. Applications for Fire Island residency 2025 now open.

Fire Island Artist Residency (FIAR), the first residency in the United States exclusively for artists identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, non-binary, intersex, two-spirit or queer, annually accepts applications for its prestigious and internationally recognized summer program. Now in its 15th season in the secluded beach community of Cherry Grove, NY, an historic LGBTQ settlement of Fire Island, emerging artists will share a live/work space for a four-week program marked by intimate studio visits with, and public lectures by, renowned leaders in contemporary art, scholarship, activism and curation. More Information → Fire Island Artist Residency



2. Works & Process Open Call for ResidenciesNYC Art Opportunities

Location: New York City, New York

Eligibility: NYC-based artists creating movement-based work

Application Deadline: April 22, 2025​

Purple background with white text: Open call for a fully-funded residency by Works & Process. Deadline April 22. 250 applications accepted.


Works & Process is holding its first-ever open call for applications. NYC artists who create movement-based work are invited to apply for a residency to start a new project or continue developing an existing work in one of our week-long, out-of-town residencies. The residency package includes industry-leading fees of $150 per artist/per day (up to $8,400 for a maximum of 8 participants), 24/7 studio access, on-site housing, a transportation stipend, and health insurance enrollment access. In partnership with 92NY Dance Education Lab, a dance pedagogy workshop for the artists can be included during the residency upon request. Each residency will culminate in an open rehearsal or showing for the local community. The projects will also be considered for Works & Process presentation in New York City. Applications will be accepted from March 18- April 22, 2025 at 5pm EST or until the submission limit of up to 250 applications is reached. We will award at least five residencies, which will take place between October 2025 - May 2026.




3. Martin House Creative Residency Program

Location: Buffalo, New York

Eligibility: Individuals from multiple disciplines​

Application Deadline: May 9, 2025


Creative residency program ad. Deadline: May 9, 2025. Open to diverse creators. Apply from April 14, 2025. Details at martinhouse.org.

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House’s Creative Residency Program provides individuals from multiple disciplines a thought-provoking environment for two to four weeks in which to produce new works. The Artist Program supports the development and presentation of creative works as they relate to Martin House. The Researcher Program provides opportunities to conduct research that will lead to published texts or projects in various fields, again as they relate to Frank Lloyd Wright and Martin House. Residents will receive a stipend of $5,000. Travel expenses of up to $1,000 will also be provided to residents who are from outside the Buffalo-Niagara region. 




4. The Wassaic Project Artist Residency

Location: Wassaic, New York

Eligibility: Artists working in all mediums

Application Deadline: June 02, 2025

Artist in paint-splattered overalls stands in a studio, surrounded by vibrant artworks. Text: Open Call for 2026 Residencies, Deadline: June 2, 2025.

The Wassaic Project is a non-profit artist-run arts, community and art education space in Wassaic, New York founded in 2008 that curates exhibitions, produces community events and hosts artist residencies. Currently it consists of a year-round competitive residency program and year round arts programming.The Wassaic Project offers residents 24-hour access to studio spaces, accommodations, and opportunities to engage with the local community. Facilities include a print shop, wood shop, and ceramics studio.​


 

These residencies and open calls provide artists with the space, support, and community needed to refine their craft and expand their artistic reach. If you're ready to take the next step in your creative journey, explore the details of each program and submit your application before the deadline.

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