SVA’s Artist Residencies offer artists, designers, and creative thinkers time, space, and a supportive community in which to develop ideas and focus on their artistic direction, with summer programs on campus in New York City, as well as year-round in online formats.
In addition to our time-honored studio residencies, a variety of innovative professional immersion programs provide opportunities for artists to explore new areas of social and technological practice and engage critically within their field.
A unique combination of creative and professional resources provides a rich environment for growth and opportunity in the current, vibrant art scene.
On-campus housing is available, as are opportunities to display work.
For further information or questions regarding SVA's Artist Residency Programs, email residency@sva.edu.
Residency Eligibility
Residency Experience Summary
Application Information
To apply, please compile the following materials and submit them through our online application.
- Work sample (see guidelines below)
- Image list including title, medium, size and date (for visual work samples only)
- Artist's Statement / Statement of Purpose (250-500 words)
- CV
Following is a list of programs, with a breakdown of dates and fees. Housing may be arranged at an additional cost. Residents are responsible for their own supplies and living expenses. Unfortunately, funding is not currently available.
Following is a list of programs, with a breakdown of dates and fees. Housing may be arranged at an additional cost. Residents are responsible for their own supplies and living expenses.
On-Campus Programs:
Building Brands with Type
July 7 - August 1, 2025
$3,600
Photo, Video and Studio-Related Practices
May 27 - June 27, 2025
$3,000
Illustration and Visual Storytelling: Art and Industry
Session 1: May 27 - June 27, 2025
Session 2: July 8 - August 8, 2025
$3,200 per session / $6,400 for both sessions
Fine Arts: Painting and Mixed Media
Session 1: May 27 - June 27, 2025
Session 2: July 8 - August 8, 2025
$3,200 per session / $6,400 for both sessions
Fine Arts: Contemporary Practices
Session 1: May 27 - June 27, 2025
Session 2: July 8 - August 8, 2025
$3,200 per session / $6,400 for both sessions
Film Directing
June 2 - 30, 2025
$3,000
Interdisciplinary Practices in Bio Art
May 19–June 13, 2025
$3,000
Sculpture, Installation and New Media Art
May 19–June 13, 2025
$3,000
Design Writing and Research Summer Residency
June 2-13, 2025
$1,800
Online Programs:
The Artist Residency Project (Spring)
February 11 - March 14, 2025
$1,800
SVA's Artist Residency programs are currently providing a limited number of tuition assistance awards for accepted artists facing financial need. Please note there is a limited amount of awards per program and applying does not guarantee an award. For further details or to apply for a tuition assistance award, contact residency@sva.edu with the subject line "Tuition Assistance Award."