Deadline: 5-Aug-25
Applications are now open for the International Studio & Curatorial Residency Program to help artists develop their visual arts practice and professional networks over four months in New York.
The International Studio & Curatorial Program (ISCP) supports the creative development of artists and curators, and promotes exchange through residencies and public programs.
While in the International Program, all residents are invited to participate in a number of activities in and outside of ISCP such as Visiting Critics, Field Trips, Salons and Open Studios. Please note that the ISCP will provide each resident a private and furnished studio space to work, however accommodation is not provided through this program.
All residents at ISCP are encouraged to take advantage of the in-house community of artists and curators, offering invaluable international and local networks, professional conversations and critique.
Objectives
- The International Studio & Curatorial Programs mission is:
- to support and enhance the professional development of emerging to mid-career artists and curators from around the world;
- to introduce New York audiences to exceptional international art practices;
- to engage communities of Brooklyn and the New York City area through public programs that enrich the appreciation and understanding of contemporary art.
Benefits
- Private website area, the Green Room, with tips and information for all incoming and current residents.
- Private, furnished studio space, with 24-hour access to communal facilities.
- Monthly field trips to cultural institutions in and outside New York.
- Overnight field trip to art institutions outside New York City (summer residents only).
- Monthly private studio visits with professionals from museums, galleries, alternative spaces and publications.
Funding Information
- Grant amount: $35,000
- Duration: September 31 December 2026
Eligibility Criteria
- Only individuals may apply to this category.
- You must be a practicing artist or arts worker and an Australian citizen or an Australian permanent resident.
Ineligibility Criteria
- You cannot apply if:
- you received a grant, or administered a grant, from Creative Australia in the past and that grant has not been satisfactorily acquitted
- you owe money to Creative Australia
- they will not accept applications from legally constituted organisations.
Assessment Criteria
- Artistic merit:
- suitability of your practice to the residency program and its artistic environment/offer
- quality of work previously produced, and public and peer response to your work
- Viability:
- suitability of your proposal to the residency program
- the skills and artistic ability of your collaborators (if applicable) and their relevance to the proposed activity
- Impact on career:
- how the proposed activity strengthens your artistic practice
- the relevance and timeliness of the proposed activity
Application Requirements
- Artistic support material: This should include relevant, recent examples of your artistic or cultural work.
- Types of support material they accept: You can provide up to three URLs (weblinks) that link to content that is relevant to your proposal. This may include video, audio, images, or written material.
- These URLs can include a total of:
- 10 minutes of video and/or audio recording
- 10 images
- 10 pages of written material (for example, excerpts of literary writing).
- If you cannot supply support material via URLs, you may upload support material to your application in the following formats:
- video (MP4, QuickTime, and Windows Media)
- audio (MP3 and Windows Media)
- images (JPEG and PowerPoint)
- written material (Word and PDF).
- Biographies and CVs:
- You can include a brief bio or curriculum vitae (CV) for key artists, personnel or other collaborators involved in your project.
- Brief bios or CV information should be presented as a single document no longer than two A4 pages in total.
- Letters of support: Individuals, groups, or organisations can write letters in support of your project. A support letter should explain how the project or activity will benefit you, other artists or arts professionals, participants, or the broader community.
For more information, visit Creative Australia.