Residency

2027 Workspace Artist Residency

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Closes

October 15, 2026

Effort

About 6 hours

Cost to apply

Not listed

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What it is

A 6-month keyholder residency program inviting artists to explore the book as a time-based medium and cultural tool. The program supports experimentation in book arts and welcomes artists from all disciplinary backgrounds. Up to four residencies will be awarded. The residency period runs April to September 2027, with selection decisions in early October 2026 and virtual interviews in mid-October 2026. Residents will present their work in an artist talk at the conclusion and may participate in a group exhibition in 2029.

Who it is for

Emerging and mid-career artists based in New York who are interested in exploring the book as an artistic medium.

Open to artists in United States.

The call says: “Source page restricts to New York”

international

Where

International

When

October 15, 2026

Runs April 1, 2027 to September 30, 2027

What you get

24/7 access to shared studio space for 6 months, $1,500 honorarium, $500 material stipend, storage space, basic supplies and tools, free classes in bookbinding, letterpress and RISO, consultations with staff and visiting curators, opportunities to exhibit work, and access to partner institutions.

What you need to apply

  • Artist statement
  • CV
  • Portfolio or work samples
  • Brief proposal or motivation letter outlining the projects you would like to pursue during the residency and which equipment, tools, and classes at CBA are of most interest to you

How long it takes

About 6 hours

Long application. Estimated from the 4 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Not listed

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Go to the application

https://centerforbookarts.submittable.com/submit