Brief Description:
FIAR is the first U.S. residency exclusively for LGBTQIA+ artists. The four-week summer residency takes place in Cherry Grove, Fire Island—an iconic LGBTQ community. Selected emerging artists will share a live/work space and engage in studio visits and public lectures by leading figures in contemporary art, scholarship, activism, and curation.
Information & Application Details:
- Deadline: April 1, 2025, 11:59 PM EST
- Institution: Fire Island Artist Residency
- Duration: 1 month (July 11 – August 1, 2025)
- Location: Cherry Grove, Fire Island, New York, USA
- Theme: No specific theme
- Setting: Urban
- Application Type: Online
Eligibility:
- Open to LGBTQIA+ artists (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, non-binary, intersex, two-spirit, or queer)
- Open to emerging visual artists
- Open to students
- International artists may apply but must arrange their own visas and travel to NYC/Fire Island
Art Fields:
- Digital Art
- Sound Art
- Painting
- Drawing
- Photography
- Video
- Graphic Art
- Installation
- Performance
- Sculpture
- Textile Art
- Ceramics
How to Apply:
Applications must be submitted online via FIAR’s application page.
Submission Requirements:
- Portfolio
- CV
- Artist statement
- Project description
- Application fee: $40
Selection Process:
Artists are selected based on artistic merit and their contribution to contemporary visual arts from an LGBTQIA+ perspective. The selection jury includes art professionals and curators.
Program Benefits / Awards:
- Accommodation: Free live/work studio
- Lodging and workspace provided
- Stipends for meals and travel
- Honorarium
- Intimate studio visits and networking opportunities with contemporary artists, curators, and scholars
Contact & Resources:
- Address: Fire Island Artist Residency, 2066 28th St, NY 11105, Astoria, USA
Website: https://www.fireislandartistresidency.org/apply
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