On April 13, the Studio Museum in Harlem announced on Instagram that applications are now open for its coveted annual residency, offering an 11-month program for three artists of African descent from around the world working in any medium.
“The residency program offers artists an unparalleled opportunity to develop their practice from within the Museum’s walls,” the Museum shared in its caption. “Individuals selected for the residency receive institutional guidance, professional development, research support, studio space, and a stipend paid out over the course of the residency.”
Since its inception, the program has helped fill a critical gap by supporting artists of color navigating financial and personal challenges while staying true to their creative vision. Alums of the program continue to widely recognize its importance across Harlem and the broader art world.
“The residency maintained the momentum I was building and offered me access to people, exhibitions, and most importantly, the opportunity to begin regularly showing public works outdoors,” said Chakaia Booker, a cohort within the 1995 – 1996 residency.
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Source: Black Enterprise
