NARS Curatorial Fellowship
NARS Foundation is pleased to announce the continuation of the Curatorial Fellowship program, to run concurrently with the International Residency Program seasons. The Curatorial Fellow will work closely with the artists-in-residence and NARS Staff to develop an exhibition to be shown in the NARS Main Gallery
During the six-month fellowship period, curators will engage with the artists in residence to help them develop their work and the residency exhibition for two seasons of the International Artist Residency Program (two cohorts). Each International Residency season runs for three months, and the exhibition developed by the curatorial fellow will be on view during the final month of each season.
The Curatorial Fellow will conduct studio visits with each artist-in-residence and develop a cohesive curatorial plan for the group exhibition, with works from each of the current artists-in-residence. Curatorial Fellows are expected to be present in the studio space & NARS office for at least two days a week. Fellows will also write a press release for each exhibition. Curatorial Fellows will receive a $3,000 stipend for the 6 month fellowship.
This is a unique opportunity for emerging curators to work with artists from a multitude of backgrounds and disciplines. The Fellowship is designed to both complement and enhance the well-established International Residency Program, and further foster new perspectives and diversity of experiences for both the Curator and Residency Artists.
ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS
Curators of any age, gender, and nationality are eligible to apply. Curators must be currently based in New York City, and have lived in NYC for at least 3 years. Emerging curators are highly encouraged to apply.
Curators who are or will be enrolled in a college or university art degree-granting program during the Curatorial Fellowship period are not eligible to apply.
Finalists will be notified and interviewed by the NARS Program Manager and NARS Founding Director.
*If you have any questions please contact us at info@narsfoundation.org, or call NARS: 718-768-2765, from Monday to Friday, between 11 am and 5 pm.
MATERIALS REQUESTED
Contact Information
Curatorial Resume / CV (PDF or Word)
Statement of interest in the fellowship and in working with the International Residency Artists
Up to 10 Work Samples composed of Images, text, audio, or video. Images should be in JPEG format no larger than 1000 x 1000 pixels @ 72 dpi. Format each file name as “Artist’s last name_Artist’s first name_1.jpg,” “Artist’s last name_ Artist’s first name_2.jpg,” etc.
Work Sample Information List: Provide any contextual or technical information related to your work sample.
Applications are due Monday, September 22nd, 2025, at 11:59 pm.
ABOUT NARS
The New York Art Residency & Studios (NARS) Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit arts organization committed to supporting artists and curators on an international level as well as engaging the local community in Brooklyn and the Greater New York area.