Powerhouse Arts Artist-in-Residence (AiR) Powerhouse Arts

Summary
The Powerhouse Arts Artist-in-Residence (AiR) program is a paid, six-month residency supporting early-career New York City–based artists in the development of ambitious, fabrication-driven projects. Designed for artists at a pivotal stage in their practice, AiR provides financial support, fabrication and materials funding, studio space, curatorial mentorship, and access to Powerhouse Arts’ fabrication facilities and expert technicians.

The 2026–2027 AiR cycle runs from August 24, 2026 through March 5, 2027 and supports a cohort of three artists. Each resident receives a $10,000 honorarium and $17,000 in fabrication and materials support, along with access to studio space and fabrication facilities.

AiR supports the full lifecycle of a project, from early experimentation and proposal development through fabrication and public presentation. Residents work directly with Powerhouse Arts fabrication teams across print, ceramics, textiles, public art, and digital print, gaining hands‑on experience in production workflows, budgeting, technical collaboration, and project management. Each residency cycle culminates in a public exhibition of newly commissioned work.

Artists are not required to apply with a fully developed proposal. The program values experimentation and process, creating space for artists to test ideas and develop projects in dialogue with available resources, materials, and technical expertise.

Key Details

Term: 6 months (August 24, 2026 – March 5, 2027)

Schedule: 15 hours per week (min.)

Deadline: June 28, 2026
Eligibility
AiR is designed for early-career New York City–based artists at a pivotal stage in their practice, regardless of age, who are interested in expanding their work through fabrication and technical collaboration.

The program supports artists who have not yet had sustained access to fabrication infrastructure through institutional resources or gallery representation, and who would benefit from dedicated time, space, mentorship, and financial support. We are particularly interested in supporting artists for whom this residency could have a meaningful impact on the development of their practice and career.

Powerhouse Arts places particular emphasis on supporting artists from historically underrepresented backgrounds and those impacted by systemic barriers to access within the arts.

Be based in New York City

Be 18 years of age or older

Identify as an early‑career artist

Not be enrolled in a degree‑seeking program during the residency term

Not be participating in another residency during the program dates

Be able to commit a minimum of 15 hours per week and participate fully in all required program components, including check‑in meetings, studio visits, workshops, and key program milestones.

Demonstrate interest in working across Powerhouse Arts fabrication areas, including print, ceramics, public art, digital print, and textiles

Be open to adapting project plans in collaboration with staff based on budget, timeline, and technical feasibility

Compensation

$10,000 artist honorarium

$17,000 fabrication and materials stipend, which may also be used toward Powerhouse Arts studio memberships and classes

About
Powerhouse Arts (PHA) is a not‑for‑profit creative production center in Gowanus, Brooklyn. We bring artists, fabricators, educators, and neighbors together—and connect them to the tools, spaces, and support they need to express themselves and sustain their practices. Every program, rental, and partnership helps fund our creative mission.

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