2025 Spring Open Call International Residency - US Based
Ends on
For US Applicants ONLY
The current open call accepts applications for Season III 2025 (July - September), Season IV 2025 (October -December) or alternatively both Season III and IV 2025 (July - December)
All applications must be completed and submitted by Monday, February 10, 2025 at 11:59pm. Late submissions will not be accepted. Open but incomplete application forms and forms not accompanied by an application fee will not be processed. *If you have any questions please contact us at applications@narsfoundation.org, or call NARS (718-768-2765) from Monday to Friday, between 11 am and 5 pm.
FELLOWSHIP FOR US Based APPLICANTS: NARS subsidizes the cost of the three-month and six-month residency for all US-based applicants through Partial Fellowships. Partial Fellowship recipients will be responsible for a program fee of $2,792 for a three-month residency or $5,584 for a six-month residency in 2025, which can be paid in full or in monthly installments. One US based artist per season of the International Residency program will be awarded a Full Fellowship. The International Residency Full Fellowship will completely cover all program fees for the residency program and all the criteria for the Full Fellowship is listed in the application form. Artists must fill out the relevant section on their application form to be considered for the Full Fellowship. Full Fellowships will not be awarded retroactively for previous seasons. Once an artist has been selected for the Full Fellowship and confirmed their residency season, they will not be able to defer to a later season. The artist is strictly, not allowed to attend another residency programs at the same period of time. The studio is a work-space only. Artists who need additional funding and support for partial fellowships, travel, materials, and accommodations should apply to other sources.
ELIGIBILITY: The program is open to all visual artists with an active professional practice of at least three years in the US. All information submitted on the application form, C.V. and support materials must be in English.
APPLICATION FEE: A non-refundable application fee of $35 (US) is required with each application. Payment must be submitted via credit card through the online application form payment system, for your submission to be complete. This fee covers basic administrative costs and will compensate juror(s).
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Open Call applicants must apply using this online form. 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.* International artists residing in the US for over three years are eligible to apply as a US-Based artist. It is advised that all applicants create a log-in to be able to partially complete the form and return to finish it at a later date but before the deadline. Before submitting your application, you will be directed to a confirmation page where you will be able to review your form and return to edit or delete your uploaded files as needed. Once you submit your application, you will not be able to access your form again. Applicants will receive a confirmation email once the application form has been successfully submitted. All information submitted on the application form, C.V. and support materials must be in English.
NAME OF APPLICANT & CONTACT INFORMATION: Applicants must provide a current address and, if applicable, an alternate/permanent address. C.V.: A copy of your most up to date CV should be uploaded in either Word or PDF format. Please make sure to include date and place of birth. Name your CV file “Artist’s Last Name_Artist’s First Name.doc/pdf.” The collaborating partner's information and CV must also be submitted.
RESIDENCY TERM PREFERENCE: Applicants must select one preferred residency term. Accepted artists will NOT be able to defer their residency.
RESIDENCY PROPOSAL/GOALS & ARTIST STATEMENT: Applicants will be required to write two brief statements that detail: the proposed residency project or activities (400 words) and an Artist Statement/Bio (300 words).
WORK SAMPLE: Artists may upload up to 10 work samples, a combination of images and/or audio, video files. Artists may also provide video links (from their personal site or from video hosting sites such as Vimeo or YouTube). Images should be in JPEG format no larger than 1000 pixels on any side @ 72 dpi. Format each jpeg file name as “Artist’s Last Name_Artist’s First Name1.jpg,” “Artist’s Last Name_ Artist’s First Name_2.jpg,” etc. Please do not submit presentation slides with multiple images on each slide.
WORK SAMPLE DESCRIPTION: Each uploaded image or video must be accompanied by a corresponding Work Sample Description which lists the Title, Year, Medium, Dimensions of the artwork. Collaborations: Applicants who wish to apply as collaborators need only submit one application form and application fee. One member of the collaborative team must be selected as the main applicant; their contact information will be used for all preliminary correspondence and notification. If the collaboration consists of more than two people, please contact us directly to proceed with your application.
PLEASE NOTE: Applications containing images and documents that are not labeled or uploaded according to the guidelines above will NOT be reviewed. Images will not be accepted by email.
NON-DISCRIMINATION: The program encourages and welcomes the participation of artists from all backgrounds and does not discriminate with regard to age, race, sex, sexual orientation, disability, religion, marital status, or nation of origin in its admission policies.
SELECTION: A jury consisting of NARS staff and select art professionals will review eligible applications on the merit of artistic quality; proposed project and studio practice; and the potential professional development and benefit from engaging with the NARS community and programs.
NOTIFICATION: Notifications of the results will be sent via email within four weeks of the deadline. Please make sure that the email address provided on the application form is an account that you check regularly. A Letter of Acceptance for use in obtaining additional funding support or visas can be requested after you receive your email notification of acceptance.