All artists currently residing in New York City who are working in photography or lens-based art and have yet to have a solo exhibition in New York City are eligible to apply. 

Students must have completed their studies on or before January 1, 2026 in order to be eligible to apply. Chosen Baxter St Residents MUST be New York City residents for the duration of the residency period. There is no fee to apply.

Workspace: Residents shall have free use of the workspace facilities and equipment at BAXTER ST for the duration of the Residency during respective hours of operation, as well as a materials fee to cover the cost of film, printing, or other costs related to the making of your work.   

Stipend: Residents receive a stipend of $1,000 per month during their three months of workspace access, as well as a $750 materials fee,  and $3,000 production fee, and $165 per public program.

Solo Exhibition: Each resident will be granted a solo exhibition at BAXTER ST after their term of residency. In addition to the monthly stipend, residents will receive a production fee to realize their exhibition. Residents will also be part of our robust programming, including a public conversation, a video interview, and one-on-one meetings with an Art Advisory Committee Member and BAXTER ST staff.

What kind of work is eligible for a BAXTER ST Residency?

All types of lens-based artists are welcome to apply. This includes photographers, filmmakers, collage artists, and others who use photography as a medium or a point of departure.

Can students apply?

Those enrolled in a degree-granting program as of January 1, 2026 are not eligible to apply.

I wasn’t selected last year, should I apply again?

Yes! Our jury changes every year, and your work likely has as well. Many of our residents have been selected after applying 2 or 3 times.

Work Sample: Provide a work sample of 10 images (required, this can include installation shots) and up to 1 video (optional, maximum 3 minutes).

Letter of Intent: Provide a short paragraph (maximum 300 words) with an exhibition proposal addressing what project you aim to realize as a solo exhibition during a BAXTER ST Residency, and how that time at BAXTER ST would most benefit your artistic work and career goals.

Artist Statement: Provide a brief, one-paragraph artist statement (maximum 300 words).

CV: Provide a one-page artist’s resume.

References: Provide the names and contact information for two references. These will not be seen by the jury, only by Baxter St staff.

Complete your application through the submittable form at this link.

A jury of art professionals will consider all eligible applications.

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BAXTER ST’s new space at 154 Ludlow Street has two ground floor galleries and a ground floor project space. There is a slight slope to enter the building. The main resident workspace is located down one flight of stairs. There is a restroom on the ground floor of the gallery that is wheelchair accessible. The main resident artist workspace is located down one flight of stairs and is not wheelchair accessible. For any other accessibility inquiries please reach out to info@baxterst.org.