Studio Relief Residency

NARS’ mission is geared towards creating community while fostering expansion and exchange of artistic and cultural practices. Since March 2020, we have witnessed the devastating impact that the current health crisis has had on the cultural sector and specifically in artists and in the development of their work. With this in mind we have decided to dedicate part of the NARS Studios to 2-3 individual NY based artists who are in need of a space but unable to afford it.

Even though the program mainly focuses on artists financially impacted by the pandemic we strongly believe that the major benefit of the space and community of peers lies in the mental and creative health of the artists at urgent times like these.

The subsidized studio space is available for 3 months, and is a work-space only. Throughout this time, artists will have 24/7 access to their spaces and will be able to liaise with a diverse artistic community. The selection of artists works through an Rolling Application System, and is juried by NARS Staff and other arts professionals.

We believe in the importance of having a dedicated space for developing their art practice as well as relationships with a community of peers, and are dedicated to continue supporting artists in this way.

You can find more information about the current Studio Relief Residency Artists below, and you can learn about previous Studio Relief Residency Artists by clicking here.