Sharpe-Walentas Studio Program - Residency Application Opens 12/15

The Sharpe-Walentas Studio Program is accepting residency applications December 15, 2025, through January 15, 2026. The residency program awards free studio space to 17 visual
artists for year-long residencies in Brooklyn, 
NY. The residency will run September 2026 through August 2027, with an Open Studios weekend planned for April 2027.

The program is in the DUMBO neighborhood, home to art
galleries, independent restaurants and shops, and creative professionals.
Studios are near public parks, the city waterfront, and many forms of transit.

Artist studios are accessible 24/7, include freight and
passenger elevator access, HVAC, and high ceilings. 

The Sharpe-Walentas Studio Program has provided working
studio spaces and community for artists since 1991. Artists are selected
annually based on merit from a competitive pool of applicants by a professional jury comprised of artists and members of the Artist Advisor Committee.

Application period: Dec. 15, 2025 through January 15, 2026

Requirements

Please see FAQ on website.
www.thestudioprogram.com/apply

Application Instructions

Please see FAQ on website.
www.thestudioprogram.com/apply
Applications will only be accepted via SlideRoom.