new york community trust van lier fellowships
Snug Harbor is excited to announce the launch of the New York Community Trust Van Lier Fellowships at the Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art. Through an annual open call process reviewed by a juried panel, two early career visual artists who identify as African, Latine, Asian, Arab, and/or Native American descent, will be awarded a year-long fellowship including access to an exclusive studio space, extensive professional development, several weeks access to a private cottage, an artist fee, and a culminating exhibition. Fellows are encouraged to approach their fellowship from a place of exploration and growth, encouraging new ideas and taking creative leaps, and working to develop their practice and skills to advance their professional creative pursuits.
ABOUT NEW YORK COMMUNITY TRUST VAN LIER FELLOWSHIPS
The New York Community Trust Van Lier Fellowships are a New York-based program that supports early-career artists in theater, music, and visual arts to advance their careers through financial stipends, mentorship, and professional development. The fellowship aims to help talented artists establish themselves in the professional arts community. Funding comes from the Edward and Sally Van Lier Fund through the New York Community Trust, which carries out the legacy of Edward and Sally Van Lier to support opportunities for young persons who aspire to a career in the arts.
LOCATION
The _New York Community Trust Van Lier Fellowship_s take place at the Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art at Snug Harbor, located on Staten Island’s North Shore. Easily reachable via public transportation, Snug Harbor is a 10-minute bus ride from the free Staten Island Ferry which runs 24/7.
NEW YORK COMMUNITY TRUST VAN LIER FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
Provide young, ALAANA (of African, African American, Latin, Asian, Arab, and/or Native American descent) visual artists with robust professional development, alongside studio space and support to develop a new exhibition
Cultivate a supportive environment for artists to take creative risks in their process, practice, and vision
Incubate discourse and community engagement around new ideas and artistic expression
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Selected artists are required to:
Utilize their studio at Snug Harbor during the agreed upon residency timeframe
Meet with curatorial staff on a designated monthly basis throughout the residency period
Present their work in a culminating exhibition located in one of the galleries at the Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art at Snug Harbor
Participate in several public programs throughout the fellowship year including an open studio, workshop, and artist talk
Participate in scheduled professional development sessions on industry topics ranging from marketing and budgeting to exhibition design and community engagement
Participate in regularly scheduled cohort engagement events designed to build community and opportunities for networking
Participate in a blog post and/or social media engagement (ex. blog post interview or other writing/media, IG live, IG reel, etc.) during their fellowship year
Complete an exit survey at the end of their residency
Complete an annual online survey to assess impact from the time their residency ends through 2030