Artists and curators from anywhere in the world, including the United States, can apply for International Program residencies at ISCP.
Current ISCP Open Calls (scroll down for more information on each):
- ISCP Direct Application – no deadline to apply
- Ground Floor Program – deadline: March 18, 2024
There are three ways of applying to the International Program: 1) a partner application 2) by ISCP open call or 3) a direct application. These residencies are generally between three and twelve months and are sponsored by governments, corporations, foundations, institutions, organizations, galleries and private patrons. Each artist or curator is provided with 24-hour access to his or her studio, and free wireless internet. In addition, all residents can use ISCP’s common areas. ISCP does not provide or arrange living accommodation, however, a number of partner sponsors, who send participants to ISCP each year, have furnished apartments for residents. In addition, sponsors often give a stipend for accommodation, living expenses, travel and materials.
Partner application
ISCP collaborates with over forty partner governments, institutions and organizations to fund residency opportunities. Partner sponsors publicly call for applications for residencies at ISCP. Over the course of the year, ISCP holds various open calls. Open calls are often sponsored by partner sponsors and are fully funded. Applicants will apply to ISCP directly meeting the specific parameters of the open call application and its process. Please check our open calls page regularly for more information and opportunities.
Direct application
If you wish to apply directly to ISCP, please read the information below carefully:
- Please email the application form and supporting materials to application@iscp-nyc.org. ISCP does not locate sponsors for direct applicants.
- Once accepted, artists and curators are responsible for securing funding. Please have a look at our previous sponsors for potential funding sources.
- When planning your residency, please bear in mind that residencies are scheduled approximately one-two years in advance. There is extremely limited availability for 2024, and we are currently scheduling for 2025-26.
- There is no deadline and the application review takes place every two months.
- ISCP does not accept applications from artists or curators currently enrolled in school.
- ISCP requires that artists and curators in residence are highly proficient in spoken and written English.
- Due to the volume of applications received, ISCP is unable to provide feedback for unsuccessful applications.
The following steps must be taken in the order below before an applicant can be accepted into ISCP’s International Program:
- Application is sent to ISCP.
- ISCP’s panel reviews the application within two months.
- If the application is successful, the applicant receives an acceptance letter.
- Applicant has two years from the date of the acceptance letter to locate funding.
- When funding has been secured by applicant, ISCP confirms directly with sponsor. Residencies cannot be self-funded or crowdfunded.
- When sponsor has confirmed, ISCP staff and applicant schedule residency.
- If necessary, applicant must apply for a US visa (see below).
- Applicant makes appointment with ISCP staff and arrives in New York.
The program fee for 2024 is $29,297.16 to $32,381.28 per year or $2,441.43 to $2,698.44 per month. The program fee for 2025 is $30,176.07 to $33,352.72 or $2,514.67 to $2,779.39 per month. In addition, the applicant needs to calculate accommodation, living, travel and health insurance costs for the duration of their stay in New York. Addendum for foreign applicants regarding visa application: Once a contract has been signed between the sponsor and ISCP, residents should immediately begin the process of securing a visa to enter the United States. The U.S. State Department’s consular website can be checked to confirm visa eligibility and requirements: http://travel.state.gov/ ISCP recommends making contact immediately with the nearest United States Consulate or Embassy in the resident’s home country. ISCP residents generally enter the United States on a B1/B2 visa, which is issued for business/tourist purposes. Upon request, ISCP will provide a letter in support of the visa application to incoming participants.
Direct Application
Please fill out and email the above downloadable application form along with your supporting materials to application@iscp-nyc.org:
- Curriculum vitae: 5 pages max.
- Work samples: this should include 10 images or video links with a caption (title, date, medium, and dimensions/duration for each work) and a description of each work
- 2 – 3 Scanned copies of reviews (if applicable): 10 pages max.
- 2 – 3 Scanned copies of catalogs (if applicable): pages that feature your work only
- Reference letter: can be sent to ISCP directly with applicant’s name in subject line to application@iscp-nyc.org
- Second reference contact information: please include name, title, institution, email, telephone and address (different referee from above, contact information only)
Applications must be submitted as a single PDF. Please include all the supporting materials below in one document by email.
Applications should be emailed to application@iscp-nyc.org. Applicants will receive a confirmation of receipt and will hear from ISCP’s review panel within two months. If you should experience technical difficulty or have any questions about applying for the residency program at ISCP, please email Veronica Sanchez, Programs Assistant, at vsanchez@iscp-nyc.org.
Ground Floor Program Application
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 18, 2024
PROGRAM DURATION: June 1, 2024 – May 31, 2025*
*With an option to renew for a second year
PROGRAM COSTS: $304.87-$548.11 per month
Program Description:
The International Studio & Curatorial Program (ISCP) is pleased to announce the Open Call for New York City artists for the Ground Floor Program, a subsidized studio-based residency. Year-long residencies will be awarded to five exceptional artists, with the option to renew for a second year. Applicants must reside in New York City for at least the last two years in order to be eligible for the program. The Ground Floor Program is supported by the Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation; Alice and Lawrence Weiner; Danna and Ed Ruscha; New York City Council District 34; Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso; New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council; and the Hartfield Foundation.
Launched in 2015, the Ground Floor Program takes place on the first floor of the institution’s East Williamsburg building, and functions in tandem with the acclaimed International Program on the upper floors. The Ground Floor artists are an integral part of the dynamic, in-house fusion of residents who come from all over the world. Initiated in response to the critical lack of affordable studio space in New York City, this program helps to ease this pronounced gap. It introduces enriched opportunities for professional and creative growth to the city’s artists, and offers a supportive environment, access to new ideas and practices coming from other countries, and provides an opportunity for local artists to build lifelong international networks.
The Ground Floor studios range from 215 to 338 square feet in size. The smaller studios, which do not have windows, cost $304.87 per month. The larger studios, with windows, cost $548.11 per month. Both types of studios have been conducive work spaces for our Ground Floor cohorts. The program includes 24-hour access to a furnished studio, a shared kitchen and lounge, WiFi, and all utilities. Artists may participate in field trips, have the opportunity for four to six studio visits with ISCP Visiting Critics each year and to propose artists’ talks, among other benefits. Artists also are required to participate in ISCP’s bi-annual Open Studios events. In addition, there will be one Ground Floor solo show in ISCP’s Project Space each year.
Artists working across all disciplines are encouraged to apply. Sculptural practice is possible, however, there are no workshop facilities for woodworking, casting, welding, ceramics, or separate fabrication areas.
APPLICATION PROCESS: For consideration for the Ground Floor Program at ISCP, please submit the following to application@iscp-nyc.org by March 18, 2024, indicating “ISCP Ground Floor Program” in the subject line.
APPLICATION FORM: Please download the attached application form and provide all the required information.
Applicants must provide the following information: name, date of birth, mailing address, telephone number, and email address. You may also indicate your gender pronoun, and ethnicity, though this is optional.
- Curriculum vitae: 5 pages max.
- Work samples: this should include 10 images or video links with captions (title, date, medium, and dimensions/duration for each work) and a brief description of each work
- Reference letter: can either be attached to your application or emailed separately to application@iscp-nyc.org with applicants name in the subject line
- Second reference contact information: please include name, title, institution, email, telephone, and address (different referee from above, contact information only.)
- Proof of NYC Residency: this can be income tax returns or utility bills
- 2-3 scanned reviews (if applicable): 10 pages, max.
- 2-3 scanned copies of catalogs (if applicable): pages that feature your work only
- Application responses
- Acknowledgement that the monthly studio program fees are: $304.87 for a small studio and $455.13 for a large studio.
- Studio preference
ELIGIBILITY: This program is specifically for artists living in New York City for at least the last two years. Proof of NYC residency is required in order to apply.
SELECTION: The selection committee of three jurors reviews applications based on quality, originality and artistic merit. Other consideration factors are: the potential impact of the residency on the applicant, the applicant’s past accomplishments, and preparedness to undertake the residency. Interviews with finalists will be held by the selection committee as needed.
NOTIFICATION: Artists will be notified by April 15, 2024 about the Ground Floor Residency results.
Note: Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Please submit your application in a single PDF no larger than 10 mb.