Sharpe-Walentas Studio plans to provide rent-free studio space to 17 visual artists for a year-long residency in Brooklyn, New York’s DUMBO neighborhood: home to art galleries, independent restaurants and shops, and creative professionals. Studio apartments are located close to parks, the city’s waterfront, and multiple modes of transportation.
The artist studio is open 24/7 and features freight and passenger elevators and high ceilings.
The 2025-2026 Sharpe-Valentas Studio Program residency will run from September 2025 to August 2026, with an Open Studio Weekend planned for spring 2026. The Sharpe-Valentas Studio Program has provided working studio space and community for artists since 1991.
Artists are selected annually based on performance among a highly competitive pool of applicants by a professional jury composed of artists and members of the Artist Advisory Committee.
Deadline: Tuesday, December 31st at 11:59pm ET.
To learn more and apply, visit thestudioprogram.com/apply.
