Short Description
SCULPTURE SPACE in Utica, New York offers two-month residencies for sculpture artists from February to November 2027. Sculpture Space supports artists who expand the language of contemporary sculpture through process, experimentation, and public dialogue. You’ll have access to a 5,500 sq. ft. shared studio with specialized equipment, as well as six semi-private studios. Our on-site Studio Manager provides ongoing assistance, and the Executive Director can help with special requests. Basic English communication skills are required. Each residency consists of five to six artists during four two-month periods: February/March, April/May, July/August, and October/November. You’re expected to stay for the full two months. Housing is provided a block away in a renovated multi-level home with private bedrooms, a washer/dryer, a TV, internet, a shared living space, and a kitchen. You’ll be responsible for your materials, specialized tools, and food. Since 1976, Sculpture Space has supported over 700 national and international artists, fostering collaboration, dialogue, and creative connections. We host Open Studio receptions and welcome visits from artists, curators, and writers. A Review Committee selects artists based on the quality, originality, and potential of their work and proposed projects. The current stipend for this residency is $1000 USD, with the possibility of an increase depending on additional funding. We encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. The residence and studio spaces are ADA accessible, and we can discuss individual accommodation needs.
Eligibility
- Open to national and international sculptors and visual artists working in 3D media
- Both emerging and established artists are encouraged to apply
- Artists must be able to commit to the 2-month residency period
- International artists must have proficiency in English for safety and collaboration
Submission Requirements
- CV/Resume;
- 2 references with contact information
- Up to TWELVE examples of recent (last five years) creative work
- Project Description that includes a paragraph of what you may choose to work on while in residence.
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
Each year, Sculpture Space in Utica, New York, invites up to twenty-four accomplished sculptors to participate in its residency program. Every selected artist receives $7,000 in comprehensive support during their two-month stay. Notably, 80% of the organization’s total expenditures are directed toward benefiting visiting artists.
This $7,000 support is allocated as follows:
- 37% covers residential housing located one block from the studio,
- 46% provides 24-hour access to a private studio within a 5,500 sqft sculpting facility,
- and 7% supplies the studio with tools and basic materials.
In addition, a direct monetary stipend of $1,000 is provided to assist with living and art-related expenses during the residency.
Sculpture Space prioritizes artists’ needs and remains dedicated to fostering a supportive and resource-rich environment for all its residents.
Entry Fee
Administration fee of US$25 (plus $10 Slideroom fee, $35 total)
Location
Utica, NY, United States
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 15 January 2025
Website Link: https://www.sculpturespace.org/application
