experimental research residency
The iea offers time, space, facilities, and support for artists to engage with their research projects.
Residents will be expected to engage with the Alfred University campus and communities which extend to Allegany County and the Western New York, Finger Lakes and Southern Tier regions of New York. This engagement is often in the form of a public lecture / artist talk, a demonstration, course-specific involvement, or another agreed-upon event.
We ask that all residents leave sample images and copies of work produced during their residency period for the iea_Archive_. The archive serves as an extensive educational resource for the public, students, and future residents.
New Media Residency
Residency Period: August 2026 – May 2027
This residency program provides opportunities for a diverse group of artists to advance their careers and knowledge of developing new media studio technologies and practices. We support experimentation that can be instrumental in the production of an expanding and culturally significant catalog of electronic, time-based, and new media artworks.
Artists have access to a combination of emerging, contemporary, and historical media arts tools and materials. Many of these tools are unique and not ordinarily available in a studio setting. The resident artists have 24-hour dedicated access to the iea studios and equipment. The iea staff will be available to work with the resident artist during the regular workday. Additionally, technical staff and faculty may also be available for consultation. The iea video and sound studio offers artists an integrated system with real-time video image-processing software, hardware, and video capture. It is expected that applicants have a strong working knowledge of the processes and materials they are proposing to work with.
Print + New Media Residency
Residency Period: August 2026 – May 2027
This residency program provides opportunities for a diverse group of artists to advance their careers and knowledge of developing print/new media studio technologies and practices. We support experimentation that can be instrumental in the production of an expanding and culturally significant catalog of traditional and experimental exploration of what print/new media can encompass.
Three-week residencies are given out based on the scope of the proposed project and the submitted work samples. The iea will schedule based on preferred time slots when possible while also taking into account the university schedule, holidays, and other conflicting programming.
The resident artists have 24-hour dedicated access to the iea studios and equipment. Artists have access to a combination of emerging, contemporary, and historical print/printmaking, electronic, time-based, and new media equipment and materials, many of which are unique and not ordinarily available in a studio setting. The iea staff will be available to work with the resident artist during the regular workday. Additionally, technical staff and faculty may also be available for consultation. It is expected that applicants have a strong working knowledge of the processes and materials they are proposing to work with.