Uncool Artist Residency (UAR)

About the Open Call

The Uncool Artist Residency (UAR) is a one-year online program designed for artists to strengthen their practice, receive critical curatorial feedback, and build solid connections. It offers weekly group sessions, monthly one-on-one meetings with rotating curators and artist advisors, and Saturday activities for networking. The residency follows a structured syllabus covering practice mapping, documentation, exhibition planning, and project refinement. It culminates the following year in a curated solo exhibition in the Uncool Gallery's NYC space, including documentation, Uncool Gallery representation, and Artsy presence for 1-2 years. The program supports artists across various mediums like painting, installation, performance, and new media, helping them refine their work, statements, and portfolios for international visibility. A quarterly thematic residency option is also available, focusing on clarity and production without an exhibition outcome. The program requires sufficient English proficiency.

What is Offered

Curated Solo Exhibition, Gallery representation, Artsy presence, Curatorial feedback, Mentorship, Networking, Professional Development

Requirements

Artists who want to advance their practice with context and intention, value curatorial feedback, critical thinking, and peer exchanges, are committed to producing, documenting, and presenting their work over 12 months, seek visibility, and embrace curatorial dialogue. Applicants must have sufficient English proficiency to participate actively.

How to Apply

Applicants can apply via the provided online application form. The application fee is $45, with waivers available for new applicants (up to 10) and unlimited for alumni/members. Applications are closed on October 28, 2025, or once 80 completed applications are received. Priority is given to earlier applications for interviews and scholarship consideration. A 30% enrollment deposit is required to confirm pre-selection and schedule an interview, which is refundable if the application does not move forward but non-refundable if the applicant withdraws after acceptance.