Sharpe-Walentas Studio Program

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

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.