Sharpe-Walentas Studio Program

The Sharpe-Walentas Studio Program has provided working studio space and community for artists since 1991 and will award rent-free studios to 17 visual artists for a year-long residency in Brooklyn, New York.

Artists are selected annually based on merit from a competitive pool of applicants by a professional jury comprised of artists and members of the Artists Advisory Committee.

The Sharpe-Walentas studios are located in DUMBO, Brooklyn, a thriving waterfront community full of art galleries, creative professionals, and independent retailers. Studios have freight and passenger elevator access, high ceilings and natural light. Communal spaces include a kitchen, slop sinks, restrooms and a sitting area with wi-fi. Studio access is 24 hours/7 days week.

Dates of residency: September 2021 – August 2022

Responsibilities:

• Spend at least 20 hours per week in the studio.
• Help plan spring open studios event.
• Maintain all communal spaces.
• Submit reports of studio work at 6 months and 12 months.

The Studio Program does not offer financial assistance, stipends, or materials.

Requirements

The program is open to professional visual artists, 21 years or older who live in the US, as well as US citizens or permanent residents living abroad. Applicants may not be enrolled in any degree program, participate in any other residency program, or maintain a separate studio during their residency.

The studio program is open to eligible artists nationwide.

Artists are responsible for their own housing.

Application Instructions

Applications are available at Slideroom from January 1, 2021 to February 15, 2021 at 11:59 PM. Artists must submit 5 clear images of their most recent work and a statement describing their need for a studio space. Artists working in video may submit a combination of up to 5 videos and stills. The jury will not accept any supplemental materials or submissions by mail.