The Artist Studio 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).
Donor Name: Smack Mellon
State: New York
City: New York City
Type of Grant: Program
Deadline: 11/23/2022
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
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 2032-2024 program begins September 1, 2023 and ends August 15, 2024. 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.
Production Facilities
Artists have access to shared facilities that include: a digital production lab, including a set of 27″ iMac workstations professionally configured for video and graphics editing, calibrated monitors, HD projector, stereo monitor speakers, flatbed film scanners, a wide-format photo printer, a color laser printer, and wireless internet access; a fabrication shop including table saw, bandsaw, drill press, belt-sander and welding equipment. Their staff is on-hand to provide technical support and to respond to the studio needs of their resident artists.
Open Studios and Studio Visitors
- Smack Mellon hosts two Open Studio events annually, as well as sponsored visits from curators, critics, and gallerists, which provide significant exposure and invaluable career-building opportunities.
- In addition to monthly studio hours, artists are expected to help at Smack Mellon’s benefit the first weekend in May and make themselves available for studio visits with school groups and other tour groups outside of Open Studio event hours.
Grant Period
The 2032-2024 program begins September 1, 2023 and ends August 15, 2024.
For more information, visit Smack Mellon.