Who can apply to The Youth International Residency?

Open to students aged 14–18 who are winners of the XC Creative Art Contest (past or present year). Applicants must submit 5–10 artworks and a cross-disciplinary project proposal aligned with Video Art + Music, Mixed Media + Science, or Illustration + Literature.

What does The Youth International Residency offer?

Residency support package up to $5,000, travel support, materials support, mentorship from practicing artists and composers, museum visits, guided research, studio development, New York public presentation, and professional documentation of work.

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The Youth International Residency

Name: The Youth International Residency
Start: 2026-05-11
End: 2026-07-30
Location: Woburn, MA, USA; Brooklyn, NY, USA

NextGen InterArts Foundation · Woburn, MA, USA; Brooklyn, NY, USA

Deadline: Jul 30
Award: Residency support package up to $5,000, travel support, materials support, mentorship from practicing artists and composers, museum visits, guided research, studio development, New York public presentation, and professional documentation of work.
Entry fee: Free
Eligibility: Open to students aged 14–18 who are winners of the XC Creative Art Contest (past or present year). Applicants must submit 5–10 artworks and a cross-disciplinary project proposal aligned with Video Art + Music, Mixed Media + Science, or Illustration + Literature.
Location: Woburn, MA, USA; Brooklyn, NY, USA

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About

The NIF Youth International Residency is a 4-week immersive program in Massachusetts and New York, focusing on cross-disciplinary thinking, experimentation, and critical thinking. It includes museum research, collaborative learning, mentorship, and an exhibition. Participants receive up to $5,000 in support, including travel and materials, mentorship, and opportunities for public presentation and professional documentation. The program emphasizes process over product and encourages experimentation beyond primary mediums.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply to The Youth International Residency?: Open to students aged 14–18 who are winners of the XC Creative Art Contest (past or present year). Applicants must submit 5–10 artworks and a cross-disciplinary project proposal aligned with Video Art + Music, Mixed Media + Science, or Illustration + Literature.
What does The Youth International Residency offer?: Residency support package up to $5,000, travel support, materials support, mentorship from practicing artists and composers, museum visits, guided research, studio development, New York public presentation, and professional documentation of work.
When is the application deadline?: The deadline is 30 July 2026.
Is there an application fee?: No — applying is free.

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