Organizer Information:
Pioneer Works is a nonprofit cultural center in Red Hook, Brooklyn, dedicated to fostering interdisciplinary artistic and scientific experimentation through residencies, exhibitions, performances, and public programs.
Title & Description:
Pioneer Works 2026 Visual Arts and Music Residencies open call invites emerging and mid-career artists and musicians working across disciplines to apply for free studio space, honoraria, and access to our unique facilities. Residents engage with the public through events such as Second Sundays and join a growing alumni network. Applications are due August 31, 2025.
Category:
Visual Arts, Music, Interdisciplinary Arts
Eligibility:
Open to emerging and mid-career artists and musicians internationally. We prioritize applicants working outside existing models and norms within their disciplines.
Location:
Brooklyn, New York, USA
Key Dates:
- Application Deadline: August 31, 2025, 11:59 PM ET
- Notifications: Fall 2025
- Residency Period: 2026 (specific dates vary by resident)
Application Fee:
No application fee
Awards & Benefits:
Free studio space and full access to Pioneer Works facilities. Visual Arts residents receive a $2,500 honorarium and public-facing studios. Music residents receive exclusive use of a professional recording studio and a $1,000 honorarium. Opportunities for public engagement, mentorship, and inclusion in an active alumni network.
Contact Information:
- Website: https://pioneerworks.org/residency
- Application Portal: https://residency.pioneerworks.org/application
- Email: residency@pioneerworks.org
Additional Details:
Applicants submit a portfolio, project proposal, CV, and references through our online application. Selection is juried by experts and alumni. Housing is not provided. The residency fosters an experimental, collaborative environment. Applying is free.
