Studio Museum in Harlem – Artist-in-Residence Program 2026–2027

Opportunity type:  Residency

For: Artists 

Deadline:18/05/26

Rewards: $50,000 stipend, studio space, institutional support, exhibition, and publication

Location Eligibility: Worldwide

About this opportunity

The Studio Museum in Harlem Artist-in-Residence program is an eleven-month residency supporting three emerging artists working in any medium. One of the institution’s founding initiatives, the program is designed to provide artists with time, space, and institutional support to develop their practice within the cultural environment of Harlem. Residents receive studio space inside the museum, professional mentorship, and ongoing engagement with curators and staff.

The residency concludes with a public exhibition and publication featuring work created during the program, making it both a development opportunity and a major platform for visibility. The program has supported over 150 artists since its inception and is widely regarded as a significant launchpad for contemporary artists of African and Afro-Latinx descent.

Rewards

• $50,000 stipend (paid biweekly over 11 months)
• Private 24/7 studio access + shared lounge space inside the museum
• Regular studio visits with curators and museum staff
• Institutional mentorship and professional development support
• Final group exhibition of work created during residency
• Accompanying publication
• Participation in Open Studios and public programming
• Engagement with museum community partners and visitors

Eligibility

Free

How to Apply 

Apply using the link: Studio Museum in Harlem – Artist-in-Residence Program 2026–2027

All questions regarding this award should be sent to AIRqueries@studiomuseum.org