2026 Critic/Curator-in-Residence

Art Omi: Artists Residency Program invites artists, critics, and curators from around the world–representing a wide diversity of artistic styles and practices–to gather in rural New York to experiment, collaborate, and share ideas. Concentrated time for creative work is balanced with the stimulation of cultural exchange and critical appraisal. The Art Omi: Artists Residency nurtures deep creative and professional connections in a vibrant social setting. Each session, 23 artists and 2 critics are invited to the program. The critics play a pivotal role in the residency as they facilitate discussions, help connect the artists with art world professionals through the Visitors program, and conduct individual studio visits with the artists in residence throughout the duration of the residency session.

The Critic/Curator-in-Residence opportunity is open to critics, curators, and art writers who have been professionally active for the past 5 years, as demonstrated in their resumes, websites, blogs, published articles, and/or reviews, and who enjoy being immersed in an artists community.

Art Omi offers the Critic/Curator-in-Residence a travel grant and a $1,500 honorarium. Critics/Curators are provided with meals and a large private bedroom with a comfortable work space in shared living quarters. Both Critics/Curators-in-Residence help to host the artists and visitors, and are asked to contribute to an overall sense of community for the 3 1⁄2 week program. Through the facilitation provided by the Critic/Curator-in-Residence, Artists-in-Residence gain valuable insight into their own work and the field at large.

Critics/Curators-in-Residence have an unmatched opportunity to meet and interact with highly talented artists from around the world, and to network with other arts professionals through the Visitors Program.

Requirements

• Applicants currently enrolled in either a BFA or MFA are not eligible to apply. However, PhD students or professionals with at least 5 years of professional experience, currently enrolled in a master degree other than in the arts are eligible.
• Art Omi accepts applications from self-taught professionals. Having received a degree or certification, or having formally studied art or art history are not requirements for the Art Omi: Artists Critic/Curator-in-Residence.
• Applications must be submitted in the English language. Please make sure all application materials including your resume/CV and biography are in English.
• Applications are for individuals only. Curatorial teams are not eligible to apply for the Critic/Curator-in-Residence.
• Art Omi Alumni are eligible for a return residency. Past Critics-in-Residence are not eligible for a return residency.

Application Instructions

Please submit the following:

• Resume
• Short biography in narrative form
• Three samples of your writing
• Up to 5 images of curatorial work

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