Following the success of our inaugural residency cohort, Nguyen Wahed Gallery is happy to continue its Artist Residency Program for the Fall/Winter 2026–2027 cycle.
The program offers artists, cultural practitioners, and educators across all disciplines a free, dedicated studio space with 24/7 access in the gallery’s lower ground space. This initiative invites residents to develop new projects that engage thoughtfully with the space and contribute to the artistic and intellectual vitality of New York City’s creative community.
Each residency lasts 2-4 weeks and concludes with a solo or group presentation, pop-up exhibition, or open studio event, hosted either in the gallery’s main exhibition space or in the lower ground studio itself.
We encourage proposals that explore experimental, site-responsive, interdisciplinary, or process-based practices—particularly works and ideas that may not fit easily within traditional commercial frameworks but expand the field of artistic inquiry.
Studio & Support
Studio: 24/7 access to a dedicated studio space in the gallery’s lower ground level (approximately 390 sq ft). No guests are allowed after 9 PM.
Duration: 2-4 weeks, between September 2026 and April 2027.
Presentation: A solo or group presentation, pop-up exhibition, or open studio event at the conclusion of the residency.
Community: Opportunities to connect with local artists, curators, art critics, and audiences through gallery events and public programs.
Eligibility
The residency is open to professional working artists, educators, and cultural practitioners across all disciplines.
Applicants may be based in New York City or internationally; however, please note that housing is not provided.
Residents may not live or stay overnight in the studio.
We strongly encourage applications from underrepresented artists and practitioners, as well as those whose work engages with experimental, interdisciplinary, process-based, or socially engaged approaches.
Selection Process
• 15 semi-finalists will be shortlisted based on artistic merit and the strength of their proposals.
• From these, 8 finalists will be invited to participate in Zoom studio visits.
• 4-6 resident artists will be selected for the Fall/Winter 2026–2027 cycle.
Submission Details
Application fee: $35 (non-refundable; the fee supports the gallery’s artist-run programming).
Portfolio: Up to 5 works (JPGs or a combination of JPGs and MP4s).
Images: JPG format, minimum 2000 pixels on the longest side.
Video: MP4 format, maximum 3 minutes per clip. Applicants may also include embedded YouTube or Vimeo links with relevant timestamps.
Website: Applicants may include a link to their website.
Please include the title, medium, dimensions, and year for each submitted work.
Application deadline: 11:59 PM EST, August 22, 2026.
Selected finalists will be notified by August 31, 2026.
The Fall/Winter residency cycle will begin in September 2026 and run through April 2027.
Evaluation Criteria
Applications will be evaluated based on:
• Artistic merit and conceptual clarity.
• How the proposed project engages with the unique qualities of the lower ground studio and/or the broader New York City context.
• Feasibility of the proposal within the residency timeframe and available space.
• Potential to contribute to community dialogue and artistic discourse.
To Apply
Submit your application materials, portfolio, and project proposal through https://form.typeform.com/to/KtOKjt5I
We look forward to welcoming the next cohort of residents and continuing to build a space for experimentation, exchange, and artistic inquiry at Nguyen Wahed.
For questions or fee waiver requests, contact hello@nguyenwahedgallery.com or linh@nguyenwahedgallery.com
July 21, 2026