EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH RESIDENCIES

The iea offers time, space, facilities, and support for artists to engage with their research projects.

Residents will be expected to engage with the Alfred University campus and communities which extend to Allegany County and the Western New York, Finger Lakes and Southern Tier regions of New York. This engagement is often in the form of a public lecture / artist talk, a demonstration, course-specific involvement, or another agreed-upon event.

We ask that all residents leave sample images and copies of work produced during their residency period for the iea archive. The archive serves as an extensive educational resource for the public, students, and future residents.

Residencies are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature, and the Schein-Joseph Endowment.

Previous supporters include: The National Endowment for the Arts and the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation as well as private contributions.

New Media Residency

  • 2-3 weeks
  • housing
  • materials support
  • 24/7 access
  • technical support
Residency Period: January – June 2026
Application Period: October 1 – October 31, 2025

 

Eligibility: The New Media Residency is open to National and International applications. Students enrolled during the residency period are not eligible to apply, however applications of PhD candidates will be considered. We request that iea alumni wait 2 years to reapply. Successful applicants are responsible for their own visas (if necessary). The iea will provide a supporting letter to each successful candidate.

This residency program provides opportunities for a diverse group of artists to advance their careers and knowledge of developing new media studio technologies and practices. We support experimentation that can be instrumental in the production of an expanding and culturally significant catalog of electronic, time-based, and new media artworks.

Artists have access to a combination of emerging, contemporary, and historical media arts tools and materials. Many of these tools are unique and not ordinarily available in a studio setting. The resident artists have 24-hour dedicated access to the iea studios and equipment. The iea staff will be available to work with the resident artist during the regular workday. Additionally, technical staff and faculty may also be available for consultation. The iea video and sound studio offers artists an integrated system with real-time video image-processing software, hardware, and video capture. Please view the facilities page for more information.

Click HERE for an example of formatting for the application.

 

Please apply with the following as a 2 page PDF only.
Other formats or information in excess of 2 pages will not be reviewed.
See above example for formatting.
    1. Contact Information (full name, email, phone, social media and/or website)
    2. Preferred AIR dates (indicate which you are able to attend)
      #1: Jan 19 – February 1, 2026 (2 Weeks)
      #2: April 13 – May 3, 2026 (3 Weeks)
      #3: May 18 – June 7, 2026 (3 Weeks)
    3. Brief Bio – not to exceed 300 words
    4. Project Proposal – not to exceed 500 words
      Proposals should take into account space, time, and facilities available in the iea. Applicants are expected to have beyond working knowledge of the processes they wish to engage with.
    5. Link to 5 work samples
      Please provide links to no more than 5 specific work samples relevant to your proposal. This is in addition to any social media links provided above. If. necessary, include a small caption. Ensure videos and links are not password protected or include a password. We are unable to download materials for this application process. Links to YouTube, Vimeo, SoundCloud, and specific artist pages are common.
Applications are scored by a review panel consisting of industry professionals, faculty, and community members.The rubric they are using is provided HERE. We will not be able to provide individual feedback to unsuccessful applicants.
Email your application by the deadline to iea@alfred.edu
Ensure the subject line is: iea New Media Residency Application 2026
File format: Firstname_Lastname_NewMedia2026.pdf
*applications will not be accepted after Oct 31, 2025 – 11:59pm (Eastern Time)

Successful applicants will be required to sign two contracts for using Alfred University facilities and housing. We will also need a headshot for social media.

AIRs give back to the community by providing an artist talk, demo, or workshop. These are recorded and shared via our YouTube channel for greater public access. Work samples and/or final works are requested for use in the ieaArchive for future learning opportunities. We are in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Compliance issues relative to all exhibits, sessions and facilities are addressed by a university committee.

Print + New Media Residency

  • 1 – 2 weeks
  • $1000 – $2000 stipend
  • housing
  • $125 travel stipend
  • materials support
  • 24/7 access
  • technical support
Residency Period: August – December 2025
Decisions Made for 2025.
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Eligibility: The Print + New Media Residency is open to residents of New York state only. Students enrolled during the residency period are not eligible to apply, however applications for PhD candidates will be considered. We request that IEA alumni wait 2 years to reapply.

This residency program provides opportunities for a diverse group of artists to advance their careers and knowledge of developing print/new media studio technologies and practices. We support experimentation that can be instrumental in the production of an expanding and culturally significant catalog of traditional and experimental exploration of what print/new media can encompass.

Two-week residencies are given out based on the scope of the proposed project and the submitted work samples.

The resident artists have 24-hour dedicated access to the IEA studios and equipment. Artists have access to a combination of emerging, contemporary, and historical print/printmaking, electronic, time-based, and new media equipment and materials, many of which are unique and not ordinarily available in a studio setting. The IEA staff will be available to work with the resident artist during the regular workday. Additionally, technical staff and faculty may also be available for consultation. Please view the facilities page for more information.

Click here for a list of application materials that will be requested of you.

Material requests may be subject to change.

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