Description

A one-year online residency you can join from anywhere. Strengthen your practice, receive critical curatorial feedback, build solid connections, and develop visibility through a curated NYC solo exhibition and gallery representation. No relocation, no studio rent, no visa logistics. Weekly group sessions, monthly one-on-ones meetings, and rotating curators and artist advisors guide you through a structured process. The residency culminates the following year in a curated solo exhibition in our NYC gallery space, with documentation and Artsy presence for 1–2 years. How to apply Read carefully full program details: https://uncoolartist.com/residency/ Key Dates — UAR 2026 Applications open: September 12, 2025. Priority deadline: October 15, 2025. Final deadline: October 28, 2025 (or once 80 completed applications are received, whichever comes first). Interviews: rolling, September–October 2025. Decisions: within approximately 2 weeks of interview. Program start: January 19, 2026. Application Requirements You’ll be asked to provide: – Full name/contact – Website/Instagram – Mini bio – Artist statement – Alignment & Goals – Portfolio – Funding & Payment Plans Waivers available: up to 10 for new applicants; unlimited for alumni and current members.