TNT Residency Open Call: Winter 2027

Name: TNT Residency Open Call: Winter 2027
Start: 2026/08/01
End: 2026/09/18
Location: New York, United States

Organizer Information

The TNT Residency is a joint initiative co-run by Tiger Strikes Asteroid New York (TSA NY) and Transmitter Gallery, two artist-run, volunteer-operated contemporary art galleries situated within the prominent art hub at 1329 Willoughby Avenue in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Founded to cultivate community, artistic dialogue, and experimental practice, both organizations champion artist-centric programming, non-commercial production, and direct support for early-career and underrepresented creators.

Title & Description

Winter 2027 TNT Residency: Call for Visual Artists (Updated Deadline)

Tiger Strikes Asteroid New York and Transmitter Gallery have updated the open call submission deadline for the Winter 2027 TNT Residency. The program awards one professional artist a fully funded, 430-square-foot studio space adjacent to both galleries in Bushwick, Brooklyn, running for six months from January 9 to June 20, 2027. Designed to support works not always viable in traditional commercial art markets, the residency culminates in either a curated solo studio exhibition (June 5–20, 2027) or a public open-studio event. The resident recipient receives a $250 honorarium and professional exhibition documentation photography.

Eligibility

Professional Status: Open strictly to professional working artists. Currently enrolled students are ineligible.
Geographic Scope: Open unconditionally to national (US) and international artists worldwide.
Curatorial Focus: Prioritizes underrepresented artists and creators producing non-commercial or experimental works.
Housing Restriction: Housing is NOT provided. Non-NYC residents must arrange their own off-site accommodations. Staying overnight or residing in the studio is strictly prohibited.

Program Benefits & Awards

Studio Workspace: Fully funded private 430 sq ft studio space for 6 months (January 9 – June 20, 2027) at 1329 Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn.
Exhibition Platform: Opportunity to mount a solo studio exhibition (June 5–20, 2027) or host a public open studio event.
Financial Stipend: $250 USD honorarium for the exhibition.
Documentation: Professional installation photography of the final exhibition/studio setup.

Application Fee

Standard Application Fee: $35 USD (non-refundable; directly supports operating costs of the volunteer-run galleries).
Fee Waiver Policy: Financial hardship fee waivers are available upon email request at residencyTNT@gmail.com.

How to Apply

Submit your application dossier and portfolio files via the official SlideRoom application portal.

Information Session & FAQs: TNT Info Session Page

Key Dates

Updated Application Submission Deadline: September 18, 2026, at 11:59 PM EDT
Finalist Notification & Virtual Studio Visits: October 2026
Recipient & Semi-Finalist Announcement: Late October 2026
Residency Term: January 9 – June 20, 2027