Primary criteria of selection are quality, originality, and potential for growth. Non-New York artists pay a nominal fee toward housing. Free housing and $100 transportation stipend are available for New York State artists and one New Jersey artist. In recent years, New Jersey artists also receive and additional $1,000 toward materials and other support, due to the generosity of the Geraldine Dodge Foundation.

Artists are scheduled for 11 months (September - August, excluding December) with no more than four artists in residence at any one time. Artists are expected to stay for a full two months, and have access to the studio 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Artists are responsible for their own materials, specialized tools, fees for work done outside the premises, and for an assistant should they require one. Residents typically spend approximately $1000 per month on materials and expenses. A basic command of the English language is necessary. Bicycles are provided, however, access to a car is definitely extremely helpful.

Application requirements:

Ten images of recent work in the form of one media listed below:
35 millimeter slides: 35mm transparency in a 2" x 2" plastic or cardboard mounts. Do not send glass slides, non-standard sizes, or thick plastic mounts.
JPEG files: Macintosh-compatible JPEG files (1MB, 800 x 600 pixels maximum)
DVD: Macintosh compatible DVD, 3 minutes maximum length (North American, zones 1 or 0). No video tapes will be accepted.
Powerpoint presentation: 3 minutes maximum length)
Nine copies of an image script with title, date, medium and dimensions. Include thumbnails of digital images 1" x 1".
Nine copies of a brief (half page) Project Description and an artist’s statement.
Nine copies of a one-page resume with artists current contact information.
Names, addresses and phone numbers of three references.
A self-addressed stamped envelope for return of slides. Be sure to include sufficient postage or slides will not be returned.
International applicants: please submit five international mail coupons for return of slides. (These coupons must be stamped in the post office in which they are purchased or they cannot be used.)
Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Artists submitting performance-based works should include a CD-R with still images and a DVD with video clips. Please advise as to which the committee should view first.

Include a self addressed stamped postcard if you would like confirmation of the receipt of your application package. Please include your name, current address, e-mail and phone number on all submitted materials. Applicants will be notified of the panel’s decision in February.