New York Foundation for the Artsresidency
The Petrides Residency for a Greek Artist in NY
Travel coveredHousing: No housing provided; the monthly stipend is intended for accommodation and the artist arranges their own housing (short-term housing resources are shared).Family-friendly
- Who Can Apply: Practicing visual artists who are current full-time residents of Greece (valid Greek passport, minimum 2 years' residency), aged 30+ by October 20, 2026, with working English, not enrolled full-time in a degree program, working in the eligible disciplines.
- The Focus: A three-month, fully funded visual-arts residency at the International Studio & Curatorial Program (ISCP) in Brooklyn, New York.
- The Funding: $3,000 monthly stipend ($9,000 total) for accommodation, living expenses and materials, plus a one-time $1,000 for airfare/local travel and up to $300 for NYFA professional development.
- Key Requirements: Submit in English via Submittable: applicant information and artist website; a PDF bio/CV (maximum 5 pages); work samples (up to 10 images, or 2 audio/video links up to 5 minutes each, or 5 images plus 1 video link) with a 150-word work sample description; and three residency narrative responses of up to 250 words each (planned projects, artistic practice overview, and why NYC).
DeadlineTuesday, December 8, 2026
AwardThe artist receives a $3,000 monthly stipend for three months ($9,000), a one-time $1,000 toward airfare and local travel, and up to $300 toward NYFA professional development programs.
Duration3 months
Program datesOctober 1 – December 31, 2027
LocationBrooklyn, NY
Open toArtists in Greece
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesAll Stages
DisciplinesCraft/Sculpture, Digital/Electronic Arts, Interdisciplinary Work, Painting, Photography, Printmaking/Drawing/Book Arts, Video/Film
Age range30–
Application notesApplications must be submitted in English via Submittable; first-time users must register for a free Submittable account, and drafts can be saved. Artist duos (maximum two) may apply jointly, sharing one stipend and one studio. Three finalists are invited to virtual interviews before the final selection. The selected artist must provide proof of residency (Greek passport plus dated address documents from October 2024, 2025 and 2026) and proof of age to accept the award, and arranges their own travel and accommodation. No application fee is stated. Questions: apply@nyfa.org (accessibility at ISCP: application@iscp-nyc.org).
Contactapply@nyfa.org
New York Foundation for the Arts
Organization based in New York