OPEN CALL:Fall 2020 NARS International Residency Open Call

Fall 2020 NARS International Residency Open CallThe New York Art Residency and Studios (NARS) Foundation Artist in Residency Program supports emerging and mid-career artists and curators working across all disciplines through three and six-month residencies. The program is open to both International and US-Based artists, creating a shared space for artistic dialogue and international cultural exchange for an extended period of time.

NARS offers 24/7 access to furnished, private or shared studio spaces (250 – 300 sq ft) in our diverse artist community in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. As a studio based residency, the focus is on the artistic process and the experimentation that results from working alongside other artists, within New York’s cultural and sociopolitical context.

Artists meet with 2-5 Studio Visitors each month, gaining invaluable feedback and expanding their network of artists and professionals in NY and internationally. Residents are provided with administrative, curatorial, and professional support to explore and expand the scope of their artistic practice through research, dialogue, and production of new projects. Public presentation opportunities include a curated exhibition in the NARS gallery, bi-annual Open Studios, and the Entree/Encore program, through which artists can introduce and share research and work through artist talks, discussions, screenings, workshops, and performances.

Residency artists benefit from a community driven program and ongoing dialogue with fellow residency artists through weekly informal gatherings, inter-studio visits and activities, as well as monthly field trips and meals together. Residents also have the advantage of working alongside emerging and established NYC based artists in our studio facilities, who retain space year round. The program and facilities are designed to form a community, foster the expansion, and exchange of artistic and cultural practices, and provide artists with exposure to New York and its art scene.
*Students are not eligible to apply.

For more information about NARS’ International Residency Program, visit our website.

All applications must be completed and submitted by Monday, November 30, 2020 11:59 pm. Late submissions will not be accepted. Open but incomplete application forms will not be processed.

If you have any questions about the Open Call please contact us at applications@narsfoundation.org, or call NARS from Monday to Friday, between 11 am and 5 pm.

Duration of residency

International applicants may choose to stay between three-month and six-month terms that start in January, April, July, and October of each year. US based artists are limited to a three-month residency term with no option to extend or defer.

Accommodation

The studio is a workspace only. Artists are responsible for their own housing. Those who may need additional funding and support for housing accommodations should apply to other supplemental sources.

Disciplines, work equipment and assistance

Discipline: Visual arts
In addition to the above mentioned studio visits and public presentations, our staff of experienced curators and artists, is available to provide technical assistance and support your projects development through to public presentation. Weekly informal gatherings, inter-studio visits and activities, as well as monthly field trips and meals together, are designed to form a community, foster cultural and exchange of artistic practices and ideas among residency and studio artists, and provide exposure to New York based artists and art institutions.
We offer a 24/7 accessible studio space with a worktable, chair and internet access. There are no special facilities or equipment provided by NARS. The artist will be responsible for providing all the equipment or materials needed for projects created throughout the duration of the residency. We are glad to refer you to the abundant artist resources and facilities in the Brooklyn and greater New York area.

Studio / Workspace

NARS offers 24/7 access to furnished, private or shared studio spaces (250 – 300 sq ft) in our diverse artist community in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.

Fees and support

Currently, the three-month residency costs $6,600, and the six-month residency costs $12,000. In 2022- 2023, the fee for a three month residency will be $7,250, and six months is $13,200.
NARS International Artist Residency Program awards Partial Residential Fellowships for three months for artists who are based in the U.S. Artists who receive the Partial Fellowship are responsible for a program fee of $1,800 which can be paid in monthly installments.

Expectations towards the artist

-The Resident Artist will be stationed in the studio at NARS at least three days per week or its equivalent.-The Resident Artist will have the opportunity to exhibit artwork created during the residency at Open Studios, or in exhibitions organized by NARS. At the discretion of the NARS staff, the artist will be invited to give a public presentation of their work at an event organized by NARS (format to be determined in conjunction with the Artist).-Studio visitors will be invited, scheduled, and assigned to meet with residents at the discretion of NARS Program Director. Artists will meet with 2-5 visitors per month or as appropriate and in accordance with the artist’s artistic practice and process. -The Resident Artist is required to participate in a communal program held once a week. The exact day and time will be determined by NARS Staff. The Residency Artist is encouraged to attend and participate in all of the NARS events and programs.

Application deadline 2020-11-30

Application information

Applicants must apply using Submittable.
Open Call applicants must apply using the online form available in NARS Website. Please review the application requirements listed below before beginning your application. Note that there are two separate applications for US-Based artists and International artists.
All information submitted on the application form, C.V. and support materials must be in English.

  1. NAME OF APPLICANT & CONTACT INFORMATION
  2. C.V.
  3. RESIDENCY TERM PREFERENCE
  4. RESIDENCY PROPOSAL/GOALS & ARTIST STATEMENT
  5. WORK SAMPLE
  6. WORK SAMPLE DESCRIPTION