Who can apply to Immigrant Artist Mentoring Program?

Open to immigrant artists born outside of the U.S. or in U.S. territories, who have been pursuing an art career in the U.S. for 1-10 years, are not currently enrolled in an arts degree program, and can attend mandatory in-person meetings in the New York City Metropolitan area.

What does Immigrant Artist Mentoring Program offer?

1-on-1 mentorship, professional development workshops, exhibition opportunity, networking opportunities, arts-in-education training, and opportunity to be highlighted in NYFA’s Immigrant Artist Program Monthly Newsletter.

When is the application deadline?

The deadline is 12 October 2026.

Residency

Immigrant Artist Mentoring Program

Name: Immigrant Artist Mentoring Program
Start: 2026-09-09
End: 2026-10-12
Location: New York City Metropolitan area, USA

New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) · New York City Metropolitan area, USA

Deadline: Oct 12
Award: 1-on-1 mentorship, professional development workshops, exhibition opportunity, networking opportunities, arts-in-education training, and opportunity to be highlighted in NYFA’s Immigrant Artist Program Monthly Newsletter.
Entry fee: Free
Eligibility: Open to immigrant artists born outside of the U.S. or in U.S. territories, who have been pursuing an art career in the U.S. for 1-10 years, are not currently enrolled in an arts degree program, and can attend mandatory in-person meetings in the New York City Metropolitan area.
Location: New York City Metropolitan area, USA

Discipline

DrawingPaintingPrintmakingSculpture

About

NYFA’s Immigrant Artist Mentoring Program offers foreign-born emerging artists 1-on-1 career support, community, and exposure. The program provides mentorship, professional development workshops, and networking opportunities. Participants may also be selected for an annual group exhibition and receive arts-in-education training. It is open to immigrant artists in visual and multidisciplinary arts who reside in or near the New York City Metropolitan area.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply to Immigrant Artist Mentoring Program?: Open to immigrant artists born outside of the U.S. or in U.S. territories, who have been pursuing an art career in the U.S. for 1-10 years, are not currently enrolled in an arts degree program, and can attend mandatory in-person meetings in the New York City Metropolitan area.
What does Immigrant Artist Mentoring Program offer?: 1-on-1 mentorship, professional development workshops, exhibition opportunity, networking opportunities, arts-in-education training, and opportunity to be highlighted in NYFA’s Immigrant Artist Program Monthly Newsletter.
When is the application deadline?: The deadline is 12 October 2026.
Is there an application fee?: No — applying is free.

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