PARTNERSHIP RESIDENCIES
EFA Studio Program: Partnerships Residencies offers studio space and career development opportunities to sponsored artists from around the world. Nonprofit organizations, governments and individuals may support artists through a customized partnership with EFA.
Benefits for Participating Artists:
Private studio with 24-hour access, air-conditioning/heat, fresh air fan system, large windows, and 10’6” ceilings and basic studio furniture located in the EFA Center in midtown Manhattan. Studios have access to shared Internet, kitchen, resource room, freight and passenger elevators.
Participation in the Annual Open Studios event held for three days in mid-October
Private studio visits with selected curators, critics, and gallerists
Professional practice lectures and seminars
Advice and/or introduction to relevant New York area visual arts organizations and galleries
Opportunity to exhibit in our gallery or host an artist dinner or talk, depending on availability
Membership in EFA’s Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop
Use of artist assistant interns for two days a week, depending on availability
Invitation to social events, such as holiday parties, exhibition receptions, internal open studios and artists’ dinners
Interaction with professional artists in the 90 studios of the EFA Center in mid-town Manhattan
Discussion with Program Director about professional and cultural challenges
Partner Benefits:
A fully staffed partner location in the heart of the NYC art world
Promotion on our 18,000-person mailing list of art professionals and patrons
Visibility on our Social Media channels (12,000 followers on Instagram and Facebook) and during Open Studio (1800 visitors over three days)
Partner logo on website, press releases, Open Studios brochure and signage
Opportunity to co-host receptions, screenings, and exhibitions
Recent partners include the Italian Cultural Institute, Africa 1952, The American Foundation for Bulgaria, Arthub Copenhagen, Artistic Freedom Initiative, and Artis (click here for more information)
Partnership Sponsor Eligibility
Cultural institutions, government agencies, corporate organizations or private patrons.
Artist Eligibility
Professional-level visual artists selected by the sponsoring organization and approved by EFA. Artists must have a working command of the English language. Direct applicants must demonstrate strong international cultural ties through non-US citizenship or long-term residency.
Length of Residency
EFA recommends a minimum of six-week residency for an introduction to New York’s vibrant arts scene. Longer stays of three to six months are most beneficial to artists looking to develop new work at EFA.
Cost
EFA provides a studio with the benefits listed below. Studio cost varies according to the studio chosen by the sponsor. Costs for studios range from approximately $2,000 to $3,500 per month. We recommend an additional $3,000- $5,000 a month be budgeted for personal expenses.
Additional Considerations
EFA does not provide funding for transportation, housing, art materials, or living expenses. The artist or sponsor is responsible for obtaining the appropriate visa and accommodations. EFA will provide a letter confirming the purpose of the artist’s stay in the United States upon request.
CONTACT: deric@efanyc.org