Residencies / Verified 2 September 2026
The Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts offers subsidized studio memberships in Midtown Manhattan to visual artists with established practice. Monthly costs range from $634–$2,022 plus $80 dues; the application itself is free. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal residents not currently enrolled in degree programs, with the next deadline December 1, 2026.
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Deadline. December 1, 2026
“Applications open October 1, 2026; due by December 1. Applicants notified in March. Finalists interviewed late March-April.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. Free to apply
“Free”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get. Subsidized studio; membership fees $634–$2,022 per month plus $80 monthly dues
“Subsidized studio space ($634-$2,022/month plus $80/month dues); 24/7 access; utilities, internet, common areas included”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. up to two years; renewal possible through reapplication
Who can apply. Visual artists with developed studio practice and career; must be U.S. citizens or legal residents; cannot be enrolled in degree-granting programs; artists living within commuting distance of Manhattan welcome.
“must be U.S. citizens or legal residents”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose.
“Five-person independent panel of prominent artists and art professionals; anonymous review of work images/video and statement; judged on artistic merit”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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