The Italian Cultural Institute in New York, the Directorate General for Public and Cultural Diplomacy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Directorate General for Contemporary Creativity of the Ministry of Culture, and the Italian Academy for Advanced Studies in America at Columbia University in New York are launching the call for applications for the twenty-first edition of the New York Prize, a residency program for emerging Italian artists.
The winners of the Prize will be offered the opportunity to spend a five-month period in New York (February 1 – June 30, 2026), with the aim of developing their creative skills through contact with the cultural and artistic environment of the United States, and in particular, New York. The selected artists may participate in cultural activities organized by the Italian Cultural Institute and the Italian Academy and, with the professor’s permission, attend lectures at Columbia University in subjects such as art history, film theory, visual arts, and architecture. At the end of their stay, the artists will organize an exhibition of their works.
To participate in the competition, applicants must be Italian citizens and resident in Italy, born after December 31, 1990, have adequate knowledge of English, work in the visual arts sector, and have held at least one solo exhibition. Scholarships are awarded at the sole discretion of the Commission.
For further information you can send an email to: premionewyork@gmail.com
Deadline for applications: September 15, 2025, at midnight (Italian time)
New York Prize Ed. 21 – Bando Premio NY 2025