Residency

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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VideoMusicIllustrationWriting

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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.

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