OPEN CALL: 2026 Artists-in-Residence Program

About the Open Call

Harvestworks is pleased to announce the 2026 Artists-in-Residence Program, a national initiative supporting contemporary American artists and legal U.S. residents working at the intersection of art and technology. Selected artists will develop and present new projects that explore how technology can deepen our understanding of the world, provoke new ideas, and ignite the imagination. Each artist will receive a $5,000 commission — consisting of a $2,000 artist fee and $3,000 allocated for T.E.A.M. Lab activities, including research, production, programming, and prototyping — to produce a new work integrating technology, sound, and visual art. Residencies take place at Harvestworks’ Technology, Engineering, Art and Music Lab (T.E.A.M.) in New York City. The announcement of selected artists will be in late January 2026, followed by a development and production phase starting in February 2026. Public presentations are scheduled for Summer/Fall/Winter 2026, with all projects to be completed by December 31, 2026. Proposals may include multichannel audio or video installations, live performances incorporating interactive systems, real-time processing, data visualizations, Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR) platforms, recording and mastering of new musical compositions or sound artworks, development of code-based or algorithmic media, or explorations in machine learning and artificial intelligence. Harvestworks encourages the creation of new technologies for performance and exhibition, such as custom-built instruments or innovative display systems.

What is Offered

A $5,000 commission ($2,000 artist fee + $3,000 for T.E.A.M. Lab activities including research, production, programming, and prototyping). Also includes access to studio space at the T.E.A.M. Lab, technical assistance from an assigned engineer, and opportunities for project feedback, mentorship, and peer support.

Requirements

The program is intended for individual working artists, though collaborations and groups may apply by designating a Lead Artist. Only proposals for new works are accepted; projects documenting existing works are ineligible. Students, including PhD candidates currently enrolled in a university, are not eligible. Artists who received the program award in the past two years are ineligible. Lead Artists must reside in the U.S. Residencies run from January 2026 through December 31, 2026.

How to Apply

Applicants should click the provided link to apply. There is no application fee.