When can I apply?
Applications for 2025 are open from April 1st to August 1st 2025.
Is there an application fee?
There is no application fee.
Who is eligible?
FST StudioProjects Fund is open to professional artists who are 21 years old or older.
The applicant cannot be a part-time or full-time student.
What type of studio is accepted?
The artist studio must be in New York City, including all five boroughs, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx and Staten Island.
The artist studio cannot be residential. Artists must have a current lease for an artist studio in New York City, but do not need to reside in New York City. Studios can be shared but the applicant’s name must be on the lease. No more than the percentage that the applicant is obligated to pay will be covered.
What do I need to submit?
An up-to-date resume that includes: artist’s name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address along with exhibition and educational background.
Five to eight images of recent works. Artists working in video may submit a combination of up to two videos and up to five stills. Please write a description (of no more than 60 words) about the content of each image.
An artist statement of no more than 500 words describing your practice, your need for funding for your studio, and why you are committed to working in New York City.
Three references, including the name, email address, telephone number, and mailing address of each reference; references should be those who know you on a professional level and can comment on your recent work and artistic development.
A copy of the lease of current artist studio that names the applicant, the monthly cost, and lease start and end date. If the studio is shared, the applicant must still be named on the lease and the applicant should indicate the percentage of the rent that is due monthly.
How do I apply?
Applications are available online at Submittable. Applications or supplemental materials sent by email will not be considered nor accepted.
When will I be contacted?
You will receive an email that your application was submitted. Please do not reply to this message as it is sent automatically by Submittable.
When will I know if I am accepted or declined?
We review all applications thoroughly and usually make our decision in November. At that time, you will receive an email and a notice of acceptance or a notice that we are declining your application at this time. If you have any questions, you may contact us at info@fststudioprojectsfund.com
How many applicants get accepted?
The fund is highly competitive. We receive hundreds of applications each year and only 1 in 10 get accepted.
Do you provide feedback?
We do not provide feedback.
Can I re-apply?
Yes. We accept one application per applicant per year. If you are declined, you can still apply for the next application period. We welcome all former applicants.