Organizer Information
The Andy Warhol Visual Arts Program is a collaborative initiative supported by the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts and organized by The Nature Conservancy in New York, a regional branch of the global environmental nonprofit dedicated to conserving lands, waters, and ecosystems through science, conservation action, and community engagement.
The program was established to honor Andy Warhol’s legacy and his connection to creative exploration, environmental awareness, and artistic expression. It brings together artists, students, and educators to explore the relationship between art and the natural world through outdoor creative experiences.
The program takes place at the Andy Warhol Preserve, a unique ocean-front natural property in Montauk, New York. The preserve was donated to The Nature Conservancy by the Andy Warhol Foundation in 1992 and remains generally closed to the public, making the program a rare opportunity for selected artists to access and engage with this special landscape.
Through artist-led workshops, the program encourages participants to discover new ways of observing, interpreting, and representing nature through visual arts practices. The initiative supports artists who can create meaningful educational and participatory experiences that connect diverse audiences with the beauty and artistic potential of the natural environment.
Title & Description
2026 Andy Warhol Visual Arts Program
The Andy Warhol Visual Arts Program invites artists to propose and lead outdoor art-making workshops at the Andy Warhol Preserve in Montauk, New York, during fall 2026.
Selected artists will design workshops inspired by the preserve’s coastal landscape, natural surroundings, and ecological character. The workshops should encourage participants of different ages and experience levels to engage creatively with nature through visual art practices.
The program seeks artists who can develop accessible, engaging, and environmentally connected artistic experiences. Applicants are encouraged to propose workshops that reflect their own artistic approach while creating opportunities for community learning, experimentation, and appreciation of the natural world.
Four artists will be selected by the program’s committee to lead workshops at this historic and rarely accessible location.
Categories
- Visual Art
- Environmental Art
- Outdoor Art Practices
- Community Art
- Workshop-Based Art
- Education & Art Engagement
- Nature-Inspired Art
- Drawing
- Painting
- Sculpture
- Mixed Media
- Other Visual Arts Disciplines
Eligibility
The opportunity is open to:
- Artists working in visual arts disciplines
- Artists with experience creating participatory or educational workshops
- Artists interested in connecting art with nature and environmental themes
- Artists capable of designing workshops suitable for participants of different ages
Preferred applicants include:
- Artists with previous workshop teaching experience
- Artists who can conduct activities in a fully outdoor environment
- Artists whose proposed projects respond creatively to the natural surroundings of the Andy Warhol Preserve
The program does not specify nationality restrictions; international and U.S.-based artists may apply if they can meet the practical requirements of attending and leading the workshop in Montauk, New York.
Program Benefits & Awards
- Artist stipend: $1,000 per selected artist
- Supply support: The stipend is intended to cover reasonable workshop materials and supplies
- Opportunity to lead an outdoor workshop at the Andy Warhol Preserve
- Access to a historically significant and normally restricted natural site
- Engagement with students, educators, and community participants
- Opportunity to develop a nature-focused public art experience
Four artists will be chosen by the program’s selection committee.
Application Fee
None
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Opens: June 16, 2026
- Application Deadline: July 24, 2026
- Notification / Selection Announcement: Not specified
- Workshop Period: Fall 2026
- Workshop Location: Andy Warhol Preserve, Montauk, New York
Location
Montauk, New York, United States
Additional Details
- Workshops must be designed for a broad audience and suitable for participants of various ages.
- Proposed activities should have a clear connection to the preserve’s natural environment.
- Artists must ensure their workshop can operate successfully in a fully outdoor setting.
- Artists are responsible for their own transportation to the Andy Warhol Preserve.
- The site does not provide electricity or running water, so workshop plans should consider these limitations.
- Artists should plan for weather conditions and outdoor working requirements.
- Previous teaching or workshop facilitation experience is strongly encouraged.