2025 Residency Applications

VISION

Our goal is for artists to grow throughout their time with us.  At Silver Art Projects, growth translates into expanding practice and amplifying impact. For up to 10 months each year, artists in the cohort can devote resources to creating without the economic pressures of NYC studio rent. Everyone at Silver Art Projects - our staff, supporters and funders, mentor artists, workshop speakers, thought leaders, collectors and arts professionals – come to learn about the artist cohorts creating at the World Trade Center. 

SELECTION PROCESS

Each year Silver Art Projects assembles an esteemed and new independent committee of curators, arts professionals, artist mentors, social justice visionaries and activists to review the applicants and select artists for the residency program. 

INFORMATION AND CONSIDERATIONS BEFORE YOU APPLY:

*The studios are on the entire 28th floor of 4 World trade center and are spectacular!
*Artists will receive a $1,200 stipend as part of the residency. 
*Each studio space on the 28th floor is delineated by 8’ high partitions and is not enclosed with a door. The studio spaces range from 500 sq. ft. to 1,200 Sq.Ft. and Silver Arts Projects will assign based on a number of factors including the type of practice and needs. All studios have abundant natural light. 
*Studio furnishings include a small locker, Dyson air fan, table, and chair. *Additional furnishings are also available, but limited. 
*The World Trade Center site and building require extensive security measures for access due to the history of the events of 9/11. Access for artists is 24/ with key cards to artists only. Access for each and every visitor must be submitted in advance to Silver Art staff to be put into the building security system. The movement of objects is restricted to controlled areas of freight or messenger elevators and operating hours are Monday through Friday. No pets are allowed. 
*Silver Art Projects, as a service to the artists and the organization, hosts and arranges periodic visits and tours of the studio spaces. Formal open studio days will be scheduled to connect artists with various people including Curators, Arts Professionals, Artist Peers, Press, Philanthropists, and Collectors. 
*Sculptural practice is possible, however, there are no facilities for woodworking, casting, no heavy power tools, or separate fabrication areas. 

*Artists are responsible for their own travel, housing, and living expenses. Silver Art Project can not sponsor visas for international artists and these must be obtained by the artist.

*No crieteria restrictions to apply, other than you cannot be currently enrolled in school as an undergraduate or graduate student during the time of the residency.