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The galleries will be closed for the holidays from December 24 through January 1, 2025.

— Info Session

Artist Studio Program Info Session

On Thursday, October 19, 7PM, join Smack Mellon staff for a virtual Info Session to learn more about our 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.


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).

In addition, artists have access to shared facilities that include: a digital production lab, wireless internet access, a newly implemented reference library, and a fabrication shop. Our staff is on-hand to provide technical support and to respond to the studio needs of our resident artists.

The 2024-2025 program begins September 5, 2024 and ends August 5, 2025. 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. 

To learn more about the Artist Studio program, visit the Guidelines page here. Applications are due November 20, 2023.