DeCA × Dusty & Co Artist Residency 2025
Location: Dusty Co Ceramics Studio, 40 W 27th St, Floor 5, New York
Residency Dates: November 1, 2025 – January 31, 2026
Final Showcase Exhibition: January 15, 2026
The Dawn Eleven Contemporary Art Foundation (DeCA), in partnership with Dusty & Co Ceramics, invites applications for the DeCA × Dusty & Co Artist Residency 2025.
Located in the heart of Manhattan’s NoMad arts district, this three-month residency offers emerging and mid-career artists studio access, curatorial support, and opportunities for public engagement in New York City.
The program is designed to support artists working across disciplines—including ceramics, sculpture, textiles, multimedia, and new media—who explore cross-cultural dialogues, material experimentation, and community-based practices.
About Dusty & Co
Dusty & Co is a home for clay and community.
Our studio supports the full journey of ceramics—learning, creating, glazing, firing, and sharing art under one roof.
We believe the beauty of ceramics lies as much in the process as in the finished work. At Dusty & Co, artists can slow down, create with intention, and find belonging in a warm, collaborative environment.
About the Fellowship
This fellowship offers financial support, professional development, mentorship, and production resources to help fellows realize ambitious projects that align with DeCA’s mission of fostering cross-cultural dialogue and socially engaged art. Fellows will gain hands-on experience in exhibition curation and project development while engaging with DeCA’s network of artists, curators, and institutions.
What We Offer
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Studio Access & Technical Support
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Three months of access to Dusty & Co’s 4,000-sq-ft studio with equipment, materials, and collaborative guidance.
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Curatorial & Career Support
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Mentorship from DeCA curators and visiting advisors, plus opportunities for studio visits and public programs.
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Public Presentation
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Participation in a curated group exhibition in New York City on January 15, 2026, with visibility and press coverage.
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Residency Grant & Credits
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Each artist contributes USD 550; one resident will receive the DeCA Residency Grant, covering the full program fee.
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Additional USD 100 Dusty Co credits are provided for materials and public events.
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Selection Criteria
Applications will be reviewed by a jury of DeCA curators, Dusty & Co staff, and invited art professionals based on:
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Artistic merit and originality
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Relevance to residency resources and timeframe
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Feasibility of the proposed project
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Engagement with cross-disciplinary dialogue and collaboration
Questions?
Contact:
curation@dawnelevenfoundation.org
support@dawnelevenfoundation.org