Visual Arts Residency

The Visual Arts Studio Residency program provides artists with glass-enclosed public-facing studios; bimonthly studio visits; access to our resources; and public engagement opportunities.

Our application for the 2026 Open Call for Visual Arts and Music Residency will be available from Monday, August 4 at 10:00 AM ET to Sunday, September 7 at 11:59 PM ET. The application can be accessed via residency.pioneerworks.org/application.

For answers to frequently asked questions, please visit this link.

This program is supported in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the New York State Legislature, and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.

Current Visual Arts Residents

Upcoming Visual Arts Residents

Alumni Visual Arts Residents

  • Visual Arts
  • 2017 Session I & II

Jes Fan

  • Visual Arts
  • Past Resident

Jaša