2026–2028 artist in residence program

We are pleased to announce the open call for the January 2026 - December 2027 Artist In Residence Program. Now in Cycle 10, this two-year residency invites four visual artists to join our Newark, NJ–based community to create work that centers social impact and engagement. The mission of the program is multifaceted, designed to benefit both the Artists In Residence and the broader public. It aims to create a symbiotic relationship between artist and audience, serving as a conduit for new artistic practices and socially driven interventions. Throughout the residency, artists receive critical resources and support to sustain and deepen their practices.

Join a decade of artists building community through creative practice.

The program strives to not only support individual artists; but also, to cultivate conversation around social equity and engagement that are often swept by the wayside. We see the AIR program as a bridge between artist and community, as well as community and community, to push important dialogues forward.

Residency Start: January 2026