The Inlaks Residency at International Studio and Curatorial Program, New York

1. The residency is up to three months between 1st April 2026 to 30th June 2026.

2. The residency includes 24-hour access to a private and furnished studio space, regular studio visits from visiting critics, field trips to museums, galleries and other cultural institutions, and participation in ISCP Talks.

3. Residents are also invited to take part in ISCP’s Exhibition Program and Participatory Projects.

4. The residency includes a stipend for accommodation and living expenses in New York City and travel costs.

1. The applicant must be an Indian passport holding citizen and resident in India at the time of application.

2. The applicant must be born on or after 1st January 1990.

The applicant should not have received any prior grant from the Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation for any other overseas project

Fill in the application form online avallabile on the website by clicking on ‘Apply Now’.

Any query may be sent to gladys@inlaksfoundation.org

When the opportunity is open to new applications, clicking the 'Apply Now' link at the top of the page will provide access to the application form on our online application system.

If the opportunity is closed and not accepting applications the 'Apply Now' link will not be visible.

The selection process involves a desk review of the application followed by an online interview of the shortlisted applicants.

Shortlisted applicants will be informed by Mid-November 2025.

If your application is successful, there will be a deadline of February 1, 2026, to obtain a visa, in order to participate in this residency. ISCP recommends a B1 / B2 visa, and can assist with a letter of support.

ISCP is a leading nonprofit, residency-based contemporary art institution for emerging to mid-career artists and curators from around the world, including the United States. 

With more than 35 artists and curators in residence at all times, the program provides residents with the space, time, and support to develop new projects. With additional activities tailored for professional development and public engagement, ISCP serves as an important platform for producing, presenting and contextualizing contemporary art through a diverse range of international perspectives.

ISCP welcomes artists and curators from all parts of the world, including many Asian countries. ISCP’s public programs encourage dialogue and integrate residents into the cultural community of New York City. ISCP is also pleased to note that ten artists from ISCP’s group of esteemed alumni represented their countries in the 2022 Venice Biennale.

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