Artist Residency | Cycle 46 and 47 — Eligibility, Deadline and Real Costs

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A residency from Museum of Arts and Design, New York, United States. Applications close 10 September 2026. Official terms last checked 3 September 2026.

Not stated by the organiserthe selection odds. Blank is never read as favourable, and nothing here is estimated to fill it.

Closes: 10 September 2026
Entry: No reliable fee amount was extracted; costs remain unknown rather than assumed free.
Support: Stipend
Award: Two artists are selected per six-month session (August—February or February—August), for which they receive access to studio space in the Museum and a stipend.
Who can apply: The MAD Artist Studios residency supports artists and designers working across craft, design, and the visual arts. The program is committed to fostering a diverse community of practitioners, with a continued focus on artists from historically underrepresented communities. It places particular emphasis on artists whose practices engage historic studio craft materials, including wood, fiber, glass, ceramics, metal, and stone, as well as those exploring new technologies. To be eligible, applicants must: Be an artist or designer with an active studio practice working in the applied arts. Be a resident of the New York City metro area. Be at least twenty-one years old at the time of application. Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident of the United States with a valid SSN or EIN. Selection Process Applications are reviewed by a committee of Museum staff and professionals in the fields of art, craft, and design. The strongest candidates demonstrate a mature body of work that reflects both technical skill and a developed conceptual framework. Because the Artist Studios are a vital part of the visitor experience at MAD, applicants should show a genuine readiness to engage with the public and benefit from the open studios format. Applicants are strongly encouraged to visit the Artist Studios in person before applying, to gain a full understanding of the space and its public-facing nature. During the first round of review, each application is evaluated by members of the Selection Committee according to the following criteria: Applicants should have a body of work that: Engages critically with the transdisciplinary fields of contemporary craft, design, art, and technology Demonstrates a strong conceptual framework Shows deep engagement with process and materials Applicants should: Outline a clear direction or question to explore during the residency Demonstrate a readiness to engage with MAD’s visitors, teen interns, and school groups through the open studios format Reflect an understanding of the unique advantages and limitations of the Artist Studios space Top-rated applications advance to review by the Selection Committee. Selected applicants are invited to interview with the Deputy Director of Education and Manager of Public Programs and Studios. Finalists’ references are contacted to assess communication and interpersonal skills. Because Artist Studios residents regularly interact with K–12 students, all selected artists must complete a background check. Notification Process Initial notifications will be sent in October 2026 indicating whether applicants have advanced to the final stage of consideration. Finalists will be invited to meet for a studio visit and interview with members of the Education Department in November 2026. Final determinations and offers will be made in December 2026. Any stage of career
Evidence checked: 3 September 2026

In the organiser's words

What the official page says.

Quoted from madmuseum.submittable.com and checked on 3 September 2026. This is the organiser's description, reproduced as captured. It has not been through the evidence checks that produced the figures above.

Located on the sixth floor of the Museum and open to the public, the Artist Studios at MAD is a community engagement and professional development program for contemporary artists and designers. The first of its kind, the program encourages visitors to meet artists-in-residence as they expand their creative practice while working on-site at MAD. Two artists are selected per six-month session (August—February or February—August), for which they receive access to studio space in the Museum and a stipend.

Visitors are welcome to visit MAD’s Artist Studios 2-3 days each week to view works in progress and converse with the artists and designers. The artists chosen for MAD’s Artist Studios program represent a wide range of creative practices within the fields of art, craft, and design. Established in 2008, the program has served as an important platform for more than 200 artists and designers to advance their careers and is widely recognized as an innovative model for Museum education.

Residency Benefits The MAD Artist Studios residency supports NYC-based artists working in craft and design. Residents receive a stipend based on their on-site public schedule: $15,000 for three days per week and $10,000 for two days, along with access to a dedicated studio space in the Museum, professional development and studio visits with museum staff; additional paid public programming opportunities; interaction with Museum visitors weekly, continued engagement through the community of over 200 Artist Studios alumni; and access to MAD’s galleries, public programs, and exhibition openings.

Artists also receive a stipend for materials and mentorship, admission to paid public programs, and will join a community of more than 200 alumni. Since its inception in 2008, the MAD Artist Studios program has supported artists from historically underrepresented communities whose work pushes the boundaries of contemporary craft. Alumni have gone on to highly regarded careers and have exhibited at MAD and other major institutions, including the Queens Museum, Whitney Museum, Brooklyn Museum, and Studio Museum, among others.

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Award: Not statedTwo artists are selected per six-month session (August—February or February—August), for which they receive access to studio space in the Museum and a stipend.
Entry fee: Not statedNo reliable fee amount was extracted; costs remain unknown rather than assumed free.
Total to enter: Not stated

No award, entry fee or cost estimate has been extracted for this record. The organiser's own description below may still name figures; those have not been through the evidence checks, and unstated here is not the same as free.

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The evidence ledger

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Organizer	Museum of Arts and Design
Type	Residency
Disciplines	fine-art
Location / online	New York, United States
Eligibility	The MAD Artist Studios residency supports artists and designers working across craft, design, and the visual arts. The program is committed to fostering a diverse community of practitioners, with a continued focus on artists from historically underrepresented communities. It places particular emphasis on artists whose practices engage historic studio craft materials, including wood, fiber, glass, ceramics, metal, and stone, as well as those exploring new technologies. To be eligible, applicants must: Be an artist or designer with an active studio practice working in the applied arts. Be a resident of the New York City metro area. Be at least twenty-one years old at the time of application. Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident of the United States with a valid SSN or EIN. Selection Process Applications are reviewed by a committee of Museum staff and professionals in the fields of art, craft, and design. The strongest candidates demonstrate a mature body of work that reflects both technical skill and a developed conceptual framework. Because the Artist Studios are a vital part of the visitor experience at MAD, applicants should show a genuine readiness to engage with the public and benefit from the open studios format. Applicants are strongly encouraged to visit the Artist Studios in person before applying, to gain a full understanding of the space and its public-facing nature. During the first round of review, each application is evaluated by members of the Selection Committee according to the following criteria: Applicants should have a body of work that: Engages critically with the transdisciplinary fields of contemporary craft, design, art, and technology Demonstrates a strong conceptual framework Shows deep engagement with process and materials Applicants should: Outline a clear direction or question to explore during the residency Demonstrate a readiness to engage with MAD’s visitors, teen interns, and school groups through the open studios format Reflect an understanding of the unique advantages and limitations of the Artist Studios space Top-rated applications advance to review by the Selection Committee. Selected applicants are invited to interview with the Deputy Director of Education and Manager of Public Programs and Studios. Finalists’ references are contacted to assess communication and interpersonal skills. Because Artist Studios residents regularly interact with K–12 students, all selected artists must complete a background check. Notification Process Initial notifications will be sent in October 2026 indicating whether applicants have advanced to the final stage of consideration. Finalists will be invited to meet for a studio visit and interview with members of the Education Department in November 2026. Final determinations and offers will be made in December 2026. Any stage of career
Deadline	10 September 2026
Opens	Not stated
Award / support	Two artists are selected per six-month session (August—February or February—August), for which they receive access to studio space in the Museum and a stipend.
Entry fee	No reliable fee amount was extracted; costs remain unknown rather than assumed free.
Funding type	Stipend
Verified	3 September 2026

Support ledger

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Headline award: Two artists are selected per six-month session (August—February or February—August), for which they receive access to studio space in the Museum and a stipend.; No figure given
Funding classification: Stipend; Published signal

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Accessibility

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True cost to enter

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Application: No reliable fee amount was extracted; costs remain unknown rather than assumed free.

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Published selection odds

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The organiser does not publish acceptance numbers.

No proxy score, reputation estimate or invented probability replaces missing applicant and selection counts.

Application control list

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This call publishes no requirements of its own, so these are the common preparation categories for a residency. Confirm every format, word count and required document against the official brief.

01Selected work samplesConfirm officially
02Artist statement or proposalConfirm officially
03Short biographyConfirm officially
04CV or résuméConfirm officially
05Captions and file specificationsConfirm officially

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Day 1Eligibility + source
Day 2Select evidence
Day 3Draft narrative
Day 4Budget + logistics
Day 5External review
Day 6Format + upload
Day 7Submit + archive

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Verification history

3 September 2026UnchangedAI-reviewed/source-verified: structured source evidence, visual-arts scope, actionable deadline, reachable organizer route and title corroboration. Unknown costs remain unknown.
11 September 2026Cycle closedStatus changed automatically after deadline

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