NYLAAT: Artists-in-Residence

The New York Latin American Art Triennial (NYLAAT) Artist Residency Program is process-based, with the expectation or promise of a final exhibition of the work. The program provides artists, designers and creative thinkers time, space and a supportive community in which to develop ideas and focus on their artistic direction. In addition to our time-honored studio residencies, a variety of innovative professional immersion program provide opportunities for artists to explore new areas of social and technological practice and engage critically within their field. A unique combination of creative and professional resources provides a rich environment for growth and opportunity in the current, vibrant art scene.

ELIGIBILITY:

– Artists must be 18+ years of age.
– Artists must not be currently enrolled in an institutional program of study, including instructional museum programs, full or part-time
– Artists of all visual, literary, music, dance, performance or media arts disciplines may apply.
– Artists working in most media will be considered.
– Artists must be comfortable working in an open studio setting where the public is able to interact with the artist during public hours and work in an engaging environment .
– Artists that are engaged in the areas of history, climate, performance, architecture, urban space, social and environmental justice, agriculture/horticulture or another field relevant to the context of the Island.

EVALUATION CRITERIA:

– Proven artistic merit, as seen through work samples, artist bio/resume, and past publicity.
– Feasibility of the completion of the project as proposed.

ARTIST INFORMATION:

– Artists will be selected for each residency period (2 months each period).
– Artists must be committed to work a minimum of 20 hours a week (Friday-Sunday) during hours that will be agreed upon by the resident artist and PTM Contemporary.
– Artists are required to present their work in progress at the end of the residency period through one culminating event.

THE RESIDENCY OFFERS:
Residency participants will be provided the following basic amenities:
– Access to free, temporary, work space for 2 months.
– Semi-private studios.
– Basic overhead lighting.
– Electricity.
– Tables and Chairs.

In addition, all residency participants will be offered:
– Opportunities for professional development, group sharing and peer critique.
– Opportunities to share work in-person with the public during the residency at scheduled Open Studios moments.
– Access to PTM and NYLAAT’s publicity and marketing efforts via its website, e-blasts, and social media channels.

Please find more information here.