The Queens Museum invites all artists to apply for a subsidized studio at the Museum, available for one year, with a possible extension for a second year.

In designating permanent real estate to the long-term development of new work on-site, as well as creating a community of artists, the Queens Museum aims to promote artists’ creative process and professional development. The Queens Museum Studio Program is one part of a suite of artists’ services funded by The Scherman Foundation’s Katharine S. and Axel G. Rosin Fund that also includes on-and offsite workshops and professional development for emerging artists. Please click here for more information.

IMPORTANT DATES:

July 10: Application deadline. To apply, please click here.

August 3 –August 7: Finalist interviews
August 14: Artists informed
October 1: Studios available for occupancy

AVAILABLE STUDIOS & MONTHLY FEES:

(2) 550 sq ft studios = $350/month
(2) 350 sq ft studios = $225/month
(1) 300 sq ft studio = $200/month

Fees go towards studio program administrative costs and maintenance.

WHO SHOULD APPLY? As a studio program within a museum, we encourage artists to apply who believe they might be able to contribute to the life of the organization. Participation can range from being in your studio during Queens Museum exhibition openings to organizing events for the public with the input of the Curatorial and Public Events departments. Please consider your availability and geographical location carefully, and apply only if you are confident you will use the studio 15 hours/week or more. If you can, we encourage you to visit and familiarize yourself with the Museum before you apply.

SELECTION PROCESS: Selections will be made by Queens Museum staff and two distinguished outside professionals: one curator and one artist. This jury will select a small number of finalists who will then be interviewed in person or via Skype for a final decision.

THE STUDIOS: Artists have access to their studios from 6:00 am to midnight. Because the studios are within the Museum, there can be no use of toxic or combustible materials. There is limited access to a woodshop.

COMMUNITY AND CAREER: All studio artists are asked to attend a monthly meeting to which everyone can bring ideas, questions, and interesting visitors. There are six scheduled studio visits a year, suggested by artists. Open studios are scheduled to coincide with exhibition openings at the Queens Museum.

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