“I have never been able to understand the artist whose image never changes.” —Lee Krasner
The flaw in working on this digest over the weekend, typically, is that when the first slew of full-sun, mid-70s, bug-less and wind-less days rolls around, everything’s off the table. I never got around to the kind of intro these newsletters usually feature because I was on a quick jaunt to Milwaukee with my mum to celebrate Mother’s Day, and I blame the persistent birdsong, fresh breeze, and the smell of BBQ wafting through the neighborhood for everything else. It’s not me, it’s just the weather! (There’s always a bit of acclimating to do.)
I’ll get back to something resembling a normal groove next week. See you then!
—Kate
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Emerging: Faith Hampton
Exhibitions to see in London, Los Angeles, New York City, and Paris
Eleven opportunities for artists with deadlines coming up soon
Emerging: Faith Hampton
From repurposed pages of old travel guides, Bibles, other books, and cast-off sketches, Faith Hampton pieces together layered, puzzle-like compositions coated with wax and colored pencil. Interwoven panes or compartments contain figurative details, botanicals, photographs, patterns, and more in an exploration of love and connection, loss, spirituality, sexuality, and the passing of time.
“I'm currently working on an exploration of closeness—its risks and rewards—and the longing within us all for real connection,” Hampton says. “The works address physical closeness as well as spiritual closeness, using symbols to represent growth that occurs when we draw close to one another.”
See more on the artist’s website and Instagram.
Exhibitions
LONDON | CADOGAN GALLERY
Nuria Maria: Zilver
Dreamy, abstract forms emerge on canvas in Nuria Maria’s Limburg, NL, studio, where she takes inspiration from dappled sunlight and impressions of the surrounding nature.
Runs through May 24
PARIS | GALERIE CATHERINE PUTMAN
Rob Miles: The Bird Kitchen
Playful, sometimes Escher-esque worlds unfold in the uncanny paintings and drawings of Rob Miles.
Runs through May 24
NEW YORK CITY | BUREAU
Patricia Treib: Sinuations
I love Patricia Treib’s work so much, and I don’t even know what more I can say.
Runs through May 31
More shows worth a peek:
Andreas Eriksson: 19 at Stephen Friedman Gallery, London, through May 31
BREATH, curated by John Yau, at M. David & Co., New York City, through May 31
Ryan Flores: The Undergrowth at Moskowitz Bayse, Los Angeles, through May 31
Dianna Settles: Enemy of the Century at MARCH, New York City, through June 7
Krzysztof Strzelecki: Rendezvous at Anat Ebgi, New York City, through June 14
Artist Opportunities
Young Space emphasizes fully-funded opportunities with low or no entry fees and programs that focus on creative and professional development for visual artists and curators. Deadlines are coming up soon to apply for these grants, fellowships, residencies, and more.
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Joan Mitchell Foundation New Orleans Residencies
Deadline: May 30
The Joan Mitchell Center in New Orleans offers artists dedicated time and space for the creative process through residencies ranging from 6 to 14 weeks. Artists have opportunities to engage with arts professionals, partner arts organizations, and others in the community. Eligible artists must either be based in New Orleans (for the last five years) or native to New Orleans, or be a former grant recipient of the Joan Mitchell Foundation based anywhere in the United States.
Artists receive a private studio at the Center for either 6 weeks or 14 weeks in the Spring or Fall sessions, or 6 weeks in the Summer session; weekday communal meals; a $150 weekly stipend; and a range of professional development and community building opportunities.
Submission fee: none
Sloss Metal Arts Visiting Artist-in-Residence – Fall
Deadline: May 30
Sloss Furnaces Foundation hosts three, 8-week visiting artists throughout the year, typically in Summer (June to August) and Fall (September to November). This program is designed for artists interested in developing their studio practice and honing technical skills. Artists will be provided with a furnished apartment near Sloss Furnaces, casting materials, and 24-hour studio access in Sloss' historic casting shed. Artists are expected to have a final exhibition at the conclusion of their residency.
Submission fee: none
The Metropolitan Museum of Art Residency for Curators and Conservators
Deadline: May 30
An annual residency for curators and conservators based in the Research Center at The Met that provides accommodation in New York for a period of 1 to 3 months, between January and June, to work on a research project in the field of modern art and modern visual culture. The residency also provides round-trip travel costs; there is no stipend. Recipients of the Residency will be provided with work space in the Research Center, access to The Watson Library at The Met, and, subject to availability, opportunity for intellectual exchange with Met colleagues.
Submission fee: none
Jonathan and Barbara Silver Foundation 2025 Grant for Sculpture
Deadline: May 31
The Jonathan and Barbara Silver Foundation’s goal with this grant is to encourage and support sculptors as well as writers on sculpture, both emerging and established. The foundation awards $20,000 to an artist who demonstrates an exceptional commitment and an imaginative engagement with the materials, histories, and situation of sculpture.
Submission fee: none
2026 Eliza Moore Fellowship for Artistic Excellence c/o Oak Spring Garden Foundation
Deadline: May 31
The Eliza Moore Fellowship for Artistic Excellence is awarded annually to one outstanding, early-career artist who is developing new works that address plants, gardens, or landscapes in the broad sense. This award is open to visual artists, literary artists, dancers, and musicians. The award includes a $10,000 individual grant and requires a 2 to 5 week stay at Oak Spring.
Submission fee: none
Joshua Tree National Park Artist Residency
Deadline: May 31
The Joshua Tree National Park Artist in Residence Program (AiR) is open to visual artists, performing artists, musicians, and writers. Artist are invited for a one-month stay in fall or spring. One objective is to give artists time to explore the park and pursue their own creative practice. The other is for the artist to share their unique perspective of the park’s resources with others.
Artists in residence are housed at Black Rock in the northwest corner of the park. Though housing is provided, artists are responsible for their own expenses such as meals, personal art supplies, transportation, etc. Only one occupant is allowed at any time in housing.
Submission fee: none
RISD Museum Research Residency
Deadline: May 31
This opportunity combines expansive research methods, artistic practice, and an openness to experimentation within the context of an arts institution. One selected artist will receive a stipend of $10,000, professional development support, and the opportunity to work closely with museum collections and staff. Please note: housing and/or studio space is not provided, and this opportunity is open to artists who have lived in the Providence, RI, area for at least one year.
Submission fee: none
Mark Rothko 2025 International Painting Symposium
Deadline: June 1
The Rothko Museum invites artists to apply to the “Mark Rothko 2025” International Painting Symposium, a creative forum organized in the museum’s residency framework. Held annually in September, the symposium commemorates Mark Rothko’s birthday in his native town and puts Daugavpils in the spotlight as an inspiring hub for contemporary artistic practices. 10 professional artists will take part, and the residency runs from September 12 to 27, 2025.
The program provides catering and accommodation in Daugavpils (for the symposium duration); studio space (individual studio for each artist); basic materials and tools; publicity (opportunity to present your portfolio; coverage in mass media); recreation (guided tours in and around the city, site visits to local art and culture institutions); and a symposium exhibition (opening on 26 September 2025).
Submission fee: none
Artadia Awards San Francisco Bay Area
Deadline: June 1
The Artadia Awards provide financial support, exposure and recognition to artists. The awards are unrestricted, allowing artists to use the funds in any way they choose. Following the studio visits, the second round jury will designate three awardees to receive unrestricted funds of $15,000, as well as access to the Artadia Network. Awardees are determined based on the sole discretion of the jury.
Submission fee: none
TILT Institute Artist-in-Residence Program
Deadline: June 1
TILT Institute for the Contemporary Image invites artists to submit applications to our annual artist-in-residence program. The AIR Program provides support to talented, self-directed, committed artists of all levels who are advancing contemporary photography by incorporating innovative approaches to making in their practice and whose work is aligned with our core values of diversity, equity, accessibility, inclusion, and justice. Participants receive a stipend, access to high-end digital facilities/equipment, a platform to share their work with the public through an open studio, and time/space to reflect upon how they want to expand their practice.
Submission fee: none
Henry Moore Foundation Spring Grants Cycle
Deadline: June 1 (the next cycle is open August 1 to September 1)
Research and travel grants are available to sculpture historians, academics and conservators who are researching and publishing on sculpture conservation, production, history and/or interpretation. As an applicant, you can apply for funding towards your research costs, including travel, photography and archival access. This grant is not available to artists who are researching or travelling to inform their own practical work. Please see the FAQs for further information about eligibility. The maximum grant for individuals is £2,500.
Submission fee: none
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