how to apply

Visual artists and curators can apply for residencies at ISCP. Residencies are 3 - 12 months and sponsored by governments, corporations, foundations, galleries or private patrons. Each artist or curator is provided with 24-hour access to a studio and wireless internet. In addition, all participants can use the common areas: Kitchen, lounge and gallery. For more information about specific program elements: Programs

ISCP does not provide living accommodation, however, a number of national sponsors, who send participants to ISCP each year, provide a furnished apartment as part of their award. Nearly all sponsors, however, provide the artist with a stipend for living expenses, travel and materials.

There are two ways of applying for ISCP:

•    Through a national or regional competition (please see Funding)
•    Directly to ISCP

If you wish to apply directly to ISCP, please read the information below carefully.

* * * * * * * * * *

From application to arrival in New York

ISCP does not locate sponsors. Please have a look at our previous sponsors for ideas.

When planning your residency, please bear in mind that residencies are scheduled approximately one year ahead.
We are currently scheduling 2010. There is no deadline and the application review takes place once a month.

The following steps must be observed in the sequence below before an applicant can be accepted into ISCP:

1.    Application is send to ISCP
2.    ISCP’s panel reviews the application within 6 weeks
3.    If the application is successful, the applicant receives an acceptance letter
4.    Applicant has two years from the date of the acceptance letter to locate funding
5.    When funding has been located by applicant, ISCP confirms directly with sponsor
6.    When sponsor has confirmed, ISCP staff and applicant schedule residency
7.    If necessary, applicant must apply for a US visa (see below)
8.    Applicant makes appointment with ISCP staff and arrives in New York


Due to the high volume of calls, ISCP prefers that inquiries and questions are submitted via email. 
* * * * * * * * * *

Current studio fee (2009)

US$20.500 per annum
Pro-rated for shorter term, US$1.709 per month

 Current studio fee (2010)

$21.000 per annum
Pro-rated for shorter term, $1.750 per month

In addition, the artist needs to calculate, accommodation, living, travel, health insurance costs for the duration of their stay in New York. ISCP does not arrange accommodation.

* * * * * * * * * *

The application

Please download, print and fill out the application form.

Make sure to enclose the following materials in your application:
(copies only, no original art work)

•    Curriculum Vitae
•    Max. 10 images, either printed or saved in PDF or JPEG format on a CD-ROM
•    Max. 2 DVDs
•    Max. 3 reviews/catalogues
•    2 letters of recommendation from distinguished art professionals
 •    Brief project descriptions (curators only)


Applications should be sent to:

Application Committee
International Studio & Curatorial Program (ISCP)
1040 Metropolitan Avenue, 3rd Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11211

Applications accepted ONLY by regular mail - no emails, please. The application materials will not to be returned.

The applicant should hear from ISCP's review panel no later than four weeks after receipt of material. Please understand that ISCP is a large program run by a small staff. Delays are regrettable, but do occur, therefore if the applicant has not heard news within a month, he/she should e-mail us a reminder. A delayed response from ISCP does not reflect on the quality of the application.
* * * * * * * * * *

Addendum for foreign applicants regarding visa application

Once a contract has been signed between the sponsor and ISCP, artists should immediately begin the process of securing a visa to enter the United States. The U.S. State Department's consular website can be checked to confirm visa eligibility and requirements: http://travel.state.gov/ 

ISCP recommends making contact immediately with the nearest United States Consulate or Embassy in the applicant's home country. ISCP artists generally enter the United States on a B1/B2 visa, which is issued for business/tourist purposes. ISCP will provide a letter in support of the visa application to incoming participants.