EFA Studio Program Membership Application

Artistic excellence is the primary criterion for acceptance into the EFA Studio Program.

Applications are now open to join the EFA Studio Program. This highly regarded program offers professional visual artists subsidized studios, curatorial visits, and a supportive community in Midtown Manhattan. Artists are selected by a panel of art professionals based on an anonymous review of images, videos, and a short statement. There is no application fee and we welcome artists living within commuting distance of Manhattan.

Membership is available to artists through an application and jury selection process. Members receive a private studio for a period of up to two years that is subsidized at below-market cost. Membership renewal is possible after two years through a reapplication process.

Requirements

Applicants must submit their full application online. You must read all instructions thoroughly and adhere to the requirements. Please review the eligibility and application guidelines carefully before beginning your application.

All applications will include the following:

1. Work Samples, either:
2. 8 images; OR
3. 5 minutes of video with 4 images
4. Image List
5. Current Resume
6. Explanation of Work

Application Instructions

To apply, visit our Submittable page: https://elizabethfoundation.submittable.com/submit/88adcf7c-6c21-4472-a813-e0ab91be1e07/efa-studio-program-membership-application-2025

Please attend the application information session on Zoom on November 13, from 6 to 7 pm if you have any questions about the program, application process, or eligibility.

Register for Info Session: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIlfu2grjoiGdx2mJjHrQq8qyICW0FGTS50