Sharpe-Walentas Studio Program

Overview

Mission

The Sharpe-Walentas Studio Program awards rent-free non-living studio space to 17 visual artists for year-long residencies in DUMBO, Brooklyn. Its mission is to provide working studio space and community for artists. Artists are selected annually based on merit from a competitive pool of applicants by a professional jury comprised of artists and members of the SWSP Artists Advisory Committee.

The Sharpe-Walentas Studio Program is the new face of the Marie Walsh Sharpe Art Foundation Space Program, developed for artists, by artists in 1991. In 2014 the program was renamed the Sharpe-Walentas Studio Program to honor the legacy of Marie Walsh Sharpe and reflect the new sponsorship and commitment of the Walentas Family Foundation.

What is the program?

The Sharpe-Walentas Studio Program awards rent-free non-living studio space to 17 visual artists for year-long residencies in DUMBO, Brooklyn.

Where is the program?

The Sharpe-Walentas studios are located in DUMBO, Brooklyn, a thriving waterfront community full of art galleries, creative professionals, and independent retailers.

What is the space like?

Studios have freight and passenger elevator access, and high ceilings. Communal spaces include a kitchen, slop sinks, restrooms, and a sitting area with wi-fi. Studio access is 24 hours/7 days a week.

What are my responsibilities as a Studio Artist?

* Spend at least 20 hours per week in the studio.
* Help plan and participate in the spring open studios event.
* Maintain all communal spaces.
* Submit reports of studio work at 6 months and 12 months.

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

* The program is open to professional visual artists, 21 years or older who live in the US, as well as US citizens or permanent residents living abroad.
* Artists are responsible for their own housing.

Ineligibility

* Applicants may not be enrolled in any degree program, current participants in a Walentas affiliated program, participate in any other residency program, or maintain a separate studio during their residency.
* Work that involves high levels of noise, heavy machinery, toxic fumes, or fire risk are not permitted in the studios.