residency 2026

Proposed as a founding initiative in 1968, the Artist-in-Residence program has earned The Studio Museum in Harlem recognition for its catalytic role in advancing the work of visual artists of African and Afro-Latinx descent. As the only initiative from the Museum’s founding that remains active to this day, the Artist-in-Residence program is central to the institution’s mission and has supported over 150 artists since its inception.

2026 Artist-in-Residence Program Dates: March 15—October 15, 2026

What to expect:

• Each participant must commit to engaging with their studio practice for a minimum of twenty hours per week.
• Artists are encouraged to use the residency period to deepen their relationship to their practice. The artwork made during the residency will be featured in a culminating exhibition.