On Thursday, October 10 at 7PM, join Smack Mellon staff for a virtual Info Session to learn more about the 2025-26 Artist Studio residency program open call! The session will cover the program’s offerings, applicant eligibility requirements, and tips on how to prepare a strong application. After the presentation, we’ll cover FAQs with time for participant questions.
Registration via Zoom is required.
About the Artist Studio Program
The Artist Studio Program was launched in 2000 in response to the crisis of available affordable space for artists living and working in New York City. The program provides six eligible artists working in all visual arts media a free private studio space accessible 24/7 and a fellowship (dependent on funding). The 2025-2026 program begins September 5, 2025 and ends August 5, 2026. The studios are located on the lower level of our building at 92 Plymouth Street in DUMBO, Brooklyn and range in size from 250 to 300 square feet. The program does not provide living space.
All applicants for the Studio Program should be NYC-based emerging or early career artists.
Image: 2023-24 Studio Artist Madjeen Isaac at Smack Mellon. Photo by Etienne Frossard.