NARS Residency Program, Rolling Admission for International Artists Only
International Artist Residency Program
Application Guidelines
THIS APPLICATION IS FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS ONLY.
Artists based in the United States must apply through the US-Based Artist Application, which is offered during our spring and fall open-call periods.
Before beginning your application, please review the International Artist Residency Program Guidelines carefully.
Incomplete applications, applications submitted without the required application fee, or applications that do not follow the submission guidelines below will not be processed or reviewed.
PROGRAM TERMS:
International artists may apply for approximately three-month, six-month, or longer residencies, depending on the available terms listed in each open call.
- A three-month residency generally corresponds to one season.
- A six-month residency generally spans two consecutive seasons.
- Please refer to the current application form for the specific residency terms and dates available for each open call.
International applications are accepted on a rolling basis for available residency terms.
PROGRAM FEE:
For 2027, the program fee for an approximately three-month residency will range from $9,962 to $10,742. The exact fee depends on the size and type of studio assigned to the artist.
Artists are responsible for securing their own funding to cover the program fee. Information about previous international funding sources and funders that have supported artists participating in the NARS Residency Program is available on our website.
DEPOSIT:
If you are selected for the program, a $2,000 deposit will be due within 30 days of your acceptance notice to secure your place in the residency.
The deposit will be applied toward the remaining program fee balance once the residency begins.
ELIGIBILITY:
The International Artist Residency Program is open to international visual artists with an active professional practice of at least three years.
- Applicants who have resided in the United States for three years or longer are eligible to apply as US-Based Artists and should use the US-Based Artist Application.
- All information submitted through the application form, including your C.V. and support materials, must be in English.
- Students are eligible to apply, provided they will have completed their academic program before the start of their NARS residency. Applicants may not be enrolled in or actively participating in an academic program during their NARS residency.
APPLICATION FEE:
A non-refundable application fee of $35 (US) is required for each application.
The application fee must be paid by credit card through the online application payment system.
After completing and submitting your application, you will be directed to a confirmation page with a link to pay the application fee. Please complete the payment at the time you submit your application. Once you leave the confirmation page, you will not be able to log back into your application to access the payment page.
Applications submitted without the required application fee will not be processed.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applicants must apply using the appropriate online application form. Please make sure you are using the application designated specifically for International Artists.
We strongly recommend creating a login when you begin your application. This will allow you to partially complete the form and return to finish it at a later time, provided you submit it before the applicable deadline.
Before submitting your application, you will be directed to a confirmation page where you can review your application and make final edits, including editing or deleting uploaded files.
Once your application has been submitted, you will no longer be able to access or modify it.
You will receive a confirmation email once your application has been successfully submitted.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Please prepare the following materials before beginning your application.
1. Applicant Name & Contact Information
Applicants must provide their current address and, if applicable, an alternate or permanent address.
Please make sure that the email address provided is one that you check regularly, as all application-related correspondence will be sent by email.
2. C.V.
Upload your most up-to-date C.V. in Word or PDF format.
Your C.V. must include: Date of birth, Place of birth, Citizenship and Professional and exhibition history
Please name your file using the following format: ArtistLastName_ArtistFirstName.pdf or ArtistLastName_ArtistFirstName.doc
3. Residency Term Preference
Applicants must select their preferred residency term and one alternative residency term/date from the available options listed in the current open call.
Residency terms may include:
- Approximately three months (one season)
- Approximately six months (t wo consecutive seasons)
- Longer residency periods, when available
Please refer to the current application form for the specific residency terms and dates currently accepting applications.
4. Residency Proposal / Goals & Artist Bio
Applicants are required to submit two brief written statements:
- Residency Proposal / Goals — 400 words maximum Describe your proposed project, research, artistic activities, and/or goals for your residency at NARS.
- Artist Bio — 300 words maximum Provide a concise biography describing your artistic practice, background, and professional experience.
5. Work Samples
Applicants may submit up to 10 work samples, including a combination of: Images, Audio files, Video files and Links to videos hosted on your personal website or video-hosting platforms such as Vimeo or YouTube
For image files: JPEG format only, Maximum of 1,000 pixels on any side and 72 dpi
- Each image must be uploaded as an individual file
Please name your image files using the following format:
ArtistLastName_ArtistFirstName_1.jpg ArtistLastName_ArtistFirstName_2.jpg ArtistLastName_ArtistFirstName_3.jpg, etc.
Please do not submit presentation slides containing multiple images on a single slide.
6. Work Sample Descriptions
Each uploaded image and/or video link must include a corresponding Work Sample Description.
For each work, please provide: Title, Year, Medium and Dimensions.
Please make sure that the information in your Work Sample Description corresponds clearly to the associated work sample.
IMPORTANT SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Applications containing files or documents that are not labeled, formatted, or uploaded according to the guidelines above may not be reviewed.
Images and other work samples will not be accepted by email. Please submit all required materials through the online application form.
SELECTION PROCESS:
Eligible applications are reviewed based on the following criteria:
- Artistic quality
- Proposed residency project and studio practice
- Potential for professional development
- Potential benefit from engaging with the NARS community, artists, and programs
Selection is competitive, and submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance.
NOTIFICATION:
Applicants will be notified of the results by email. Please make sure that the email address provided in your application is an account that you check regularly.
Applicants should expect to receive a decision approximately 3–4 weeks after the application is submitted. If you do not receive a notification within this timeframe, please contact: applications@narsfoundation.org
Artists who are accepted into the program may request a Letter of Acceptance for the purpose of seeking additional funding support and/or obtaining a visa.
Please visit the NARS website for the current rolling application schedule, available residency terms, and expected notification dates, or contact applications@narsfoundation.org with any questions.
NON-DISCRIMINATION:
NARS Foundation encourages and welcomes the participation of artists from all backgrounds. NARS does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, disability, religion, marital status, or national origin in its admission policies.