The Sharpe-Walentas Studio Program awards rent-free, private studios to 17 visual artists for year-long residencies with the mission to provide working studio space and community for artists. Our studios are located at 20 Jay Street in Brooklyn, NY in the robust arts community of DUMBO. 

  
The 2025-2026 Sharpe-Walentas Studio Program residency period will last from September 2025 through August 2026, with an open studios weekend held in the spring of 2026\. 

  
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. We look forward to welcoming artists from across the United States to our studios in the fall. 

  

Rent-free, private studio in Brooklyn for 1 year.

2025-2026 Artist Residency

Are you working on a creative project that the world needs to see? Following your passions and ready for the next big step? Brooklyn Brewery might be able to help.

  
We’re looking for people creating the future in five categories – Food & Drink Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Arts, Music, and Activism. Apply and you could be granted $10,000, a session with your category’s judge, a trip to NYC for our awards ceremony, and your work featured on Brooklyn Brewery’s platforms in 2025.

  

Prize: $10,000, a session with your category’s judge, a trip to NYC for our awards ceremony, and your work featured on Brooklyn Brewery’s platforms in 2025.

Calling All Makers

Emerging and mid-career artists are invited to submit their work for consideration in our group exhibition, put together by our 2025-26 Curator-in-Residence.

KUNSTRAUM is a community of artists by artists with the goal of redefining how artists and curators collaborate. Through our program, we aim to explore the relationship between artists and curators by opening our gallery spaces to unconventional, engaging ideas and risk-taking. 

Our gallery space is a 250 sq. ft. area inside a 1,000 sq. ft. co-working loft located at 20 Grand Avenue, a beautifully renovated factory building in Clinton Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn, near the Navy Yard. Exhibitions are on view for four weeks, plus an additional six months online via KUNSTRAUM’s website. Please note that the artist must cover their shipping expenses and any presentation needs, such as equipment or pedestals. Opportunity to sell works, with 50% of the proceeds going to the artist, the rest will be divided between the curator and KUNSTRAUM.

Open Call for Exhibitions 2025

**For our 2025 NEW WORK Focus on Los Angeles program, we are seeking applications from Los Angeles-based visual artists. This opportunity offers a $1,000 project commission, an exhibition at Winslow Garage, and a feature in our ONE WORK online publication series.**

  
This grant is designed to support innovative, self-contained projects that can be completed by fall 2025\. We aim to foster a space where artists can push their creative boundaries, take risks, and explore new artistic directions. Projects should need to be fully realized in a space and have not been exhibited previously.

  
This program supports professional artists who have lived in Los Angeles County for at least five years that are not enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs. We define "professional artists" as those who are at least three years out from their studies—whether that is high school, undergraduate, or graduate school—and have at least three years of professional practice as demonstrated in their bio through exhibitions, residencies, grants, or fellowships. No formal education is required, and self-taught artists are encouraged to apply. We value proposals that demonstrate innovation, professionalism, and an enhancement of the artist’s practice.

  
The selection process includes two phases: an initial review by past grant recipients and curators, followed by a final evaluation by our advisory board and the director of Winslow Garage. Applicants will be assessed on the conceptual strength of their proposals, integration with the exhibition space, and the quality of past work. One artist or collaborative will be selected to bring their project to life, with finalists participating in an online studio visit to provide updates and share more details about their work. 

This opportunity offers a $1,000 project commission, an exhibition at Winslow Garage, and a feature in our ONE WORK online publication series.

2025 NEW WORK

Many creatives have an enduring commitment to inspire through creativity but need financial assistance to bring their next idea to life. Artist and community advocate **Janel Young** is excited to offer this $1,000 award to a young creative to pursue a current or future project.

JY Originals Scholarship for Creatives 2025

The Explorers Club is excited to announce a new grant program in partnership with Discovery, Inc. The Explorers Club Discovery Expeditions grants align with The Club’s mission to foster scientific understanding for the betterment of humanity and all life on Earth and beyond, including our commitment to mitigate climate change, prevent the extinction of species and cultures, and ensure the health of our lands, oceans and all that inhabit them. Further, we believe that the explorers fulfill a critical role as a storyteller.

  
Fieldwork in the following disciplines will be considered: Biological sciences, archaeology, anthropology, paleontology, earth sciences, ecology, and astronomy, as well as exploratory projects that reveal new knowledge about the planet and its inhabitants, including regions undergoing environmental or cultural change.

  
**The application process involves two steps. First, you must SUBMIT A PRE-APPLICATION (this one). If your pre-application is approved, you will be invited to submit a full application via our online applications portal. (Full applications may be submitted by invitation _only._)**

Grants generally range from $25,000 to $40,000\. Artists are asked to exhibit their storytelling and findings exclusively with the Explorer's Club during the funded project year.

Discovery Expeditions Grants (Pre-Applications)

At Adobe we’re committed to enabling ‘Creativity for All,’ empowering people everywhere with access to the tools, inspiration and support they need. We established the Adobe Creative Residency Community Fund to provide support to creators during times of extraordinary hardship. Because the more perspectives we see, the better the world becomes.

We founded the Adobe Creative Residency Community Fund in early 2020, in response to the extensive need in the creative community for support during the height of the COVID-19 crisis. At Adobe we believe that everyone has a story to tell and that those stories deserve to be heard. When we elevate and invest to ensure a broader and more diverse set of voices are heard, we can create change within ourselves, our communities, and the world. In times of uncertainty, people are turning to creative expression to learn, cope and make an impact. That’s why we are committed to leading the way and enabling ‘Creativity for All,’ empowering professional creators of all backgrounds to have access to the tools, skills, and inspiration they need to continue to create stories and share their diverse and unique perspectives.

Since 2022, we have been witnessing the unprovoked, violent attacks on Ukraine and the tragic loss of innocent lives. As we see this tragedy unfold, we believe we have a responsibility to support creators during the growing humanitarian crisis and refugee situation in the region. We are currently focusing our Community Fund efforts on providing support to those creators who have been directly impacted by the unjustified invasion of Ukraine.

If selected, you will receive US$10,000 from the Adobe Creative Residency Community Fund. 

  
While applicants can use the money granted to them by the Community Fund in their full and lawful discretion, the purpose of the award is to allow recipients impacted by the invasion of Ukraine to support themselves and their families during this time of conflict. Selection is determined based on your professional portfolio and whether you have been directly impacted by the attacks on Ukraine. We accept and evaluate applications on a rolling basis.

Adobe Creative Residency Community Fund

We invite artists who are interested in creating artwork that celebrates the sacred nature of Día de los Muertos (DDLM) to submit proposals to create an original artwork for our 2025 community DDLM celebrations. Cheyenne’s DDLM celebrations offer public places to celebrate and a variety of opportunities to learn about the history, traditions, and significance of DDLM.

The Cheyenne Día de los Muertos celebrations are family-friendly and inclusive of all people. Artwork must be appropriate for children. We encourage artists to reflect on their own cultural and traditional connections to DDLM when creating their artwork. Artists should consider the following goals when creating their proposal:

1. Represent the cultural significance of Día de los Muertos in a visually compelling way
2. Appeal to multigenerational families and people of all ages
3. Represent the diversity of people, places, and cultures who celebrate DDLM.

Artists should be members of a community that celebrates DDLM. Artists of all mediums (visual arts, music, theater, dance, folk and traditional arts, etc.) are encouraged to apply. However, the winning artist must create a work of art that will work well for print and digital advertising. If an artist creates a 3D work of art, the piece will need to be portrayed in 2D so it will meet marketing needs.

One artist or artist collective will be selected to receive a $2000 payment to create a final work in partnership with the DDLM committee.

Día de Los Muertos

**SMALL THINGS ARE IN.**

Microbrewing, microdosing, microcomputing — so we’re giving out microgrants. Artists and curators are frequently asked to donate their time, labor, and money to make exhibitions or performances happen. We hope this grant will help offset some of that.

  
**What it is:**

A $300 good-faith grant for artists and curators who are realizing a project in the greater Buffalo area. This is no-strings-attached money that an artist or curator can use in whatever way they feel it’s needed.

BICA Microgrant

High-resolution image of the artwork. Artist statement and short bio. Links to portfolio, shop, and/or social media.

**The Vault at Bushwick Gallery: A New Nexus for Global Artistic Voices**

Amidst Brooklyn’s dynamic art landscape, Bushwick Gallery introduces _The Vault_—a digital platform that redefines how art is discovered, engaged with, and collected. More than a virtual gallery, The Vault is a curated experience, designed to bridge the digital and physical worlds, gathering works from international artists and presenting them as distinct contributions to Bushwick’s aesthetic and ethos.

  
**Curation with Intent**

The Vault invites artists worldwide to submit their work, guided by a thoughtful selection process that emphasizes originality, quality, and resonance. The focus is on curating works that capture the gallery’s ethos, enhancing its mission to offer an eclectic, compelling range of perspectives.

  
Occasionally, select artists will receive an invitation to exhibit their work physically within Bushwick Gallery. While this is rare, it offers a unique pathway for those artists to join Bushwick’s in-person exhibitions and engage with the community of collectors and art lovers. This opportunity remains highly selective, underscoring Bushwick Gallery’s commitment to showcasing only the most aligned and innovative pieces in its physical space.

  
**A Platform with Purpose**

What distinguishes The Vault is its commitment to sustained visibility. Artworks are featured for a full two years, providing artists with prolonged exposure and the chance to leave a lasting impression on an evolving audience. This approach, more akin to a living archive than a temporary display, allows collectors and art lovers to revisit and discover new talent over time.

Each piece is presented with an elegant simplicity—a single image linked directly to the artist’s online portfolio or shop. In a digital landscape often driven by instant gratification, The Vault encourages a slower, more thoughtful engagement, allowing each work to stand on its own terms.

  
**Selective and Strategic Promotion**

The Vault’s online presence is amplified by a carefully timed media push twice a year, adding an air of exclusivity and weight. These press releases shine a spotlight on The Vault’s collection, reaching collectors, designers, and art professionals interested in fresh, curated voices. This promotional approach places artists within a credible, thoughtfully curated context, reflecting Bushwick Gallery’s dedication to quality.

Social media, too, supports The Vault’s mission. Bushwick Gallery’s channels will periodically feature selected Vault pieces, integrating them into its feed with the same discerning eye that defines its in-person exhibitions. Each post serves not only to showcase individual artists but to highlight The Vault’s unique role in Bushwick Gallery’s expanding ecosystem, offering art that is intentional, distinctive, and compelling.

  
**A Curated Pathway to Discovery**

The Vault is an entryway to Bushwick Gallery, a bridge that invites artists to join the gallery’s evolving story. Through select in-person opportunities and a deliberate approach to digital visibility, The Vault connects Bushwick’s mission with emerging talent, presenting new voices not simply as content but as contributions to the larger artistic conversation.

In an era where art risks being overshadowed by fleeting digital trends, The Vault offers something refreshingly substantial: a digital showcase rooted in curation, longevity, and quality. For collectors, designers, and art lovers alike, it’s a place to discover, engage, and—most importantly—immerse oneself in art that transcends boundaries. For Bushwick Gallery, The Vault is not only a platform; it is a testament to art’s enduring capacity to connect, inspire, and build bridges from Bushwick to the world.

_Vault is our response to what collectors, designers, and enthusiasts have been asking for—a way to experience a more immersive connection with art and to discover new voices from all corners of the world.” – Gina Keatley, Owner of Bushwick Gallery._

  
We’re very excited that you’ve decided to join a carefully curated roster of global artists and gain exposure through a high-visibility platform. After you submit our digital curator will review the submission and develop a profile. This will stay live on Vault for 24-months, be viewed by a global audience as well as New York-based art collectors. Each submission also has the potential to be invited to one of eight annual in-person exhibitions in New York City.

Vault at Bushwick Gallery – A Platform for Artistic Talent

Discover open calls, art residencies, exhibitions opportunities, grants, awards, art jobs and more by leading art organizations and institutions worldwide.

Opportunities for Video Artists

Explore and apply to open calls for video artists by leading art organizations around the world, published daily on ArtConnect.

Add