The Curatorial Program for Research (CPR) has announced an open call for its 'Hello New York!' artist residency, an intensive two-week professional development program based in Brooklyn. Scheduled for April 2026, the residency will select up to 20 local and international artists to engage with the New York art ecosystem through workshops, studio visits, and mentorship from industry professionals. The program is tuition-free and prioritizes artists from underrepresented backgrounds or those addressing critical social and environmental themes.
This initiative is significant because it shifts the focus of artist residencies from physical production to strategic networking and institutional literacy. By providing a structured gateway into the highly competitive New York art market, CPR facilitates cross-border dialogue and professional mobility for artists who may lack established connections in the United States. The program's emphasis on decolonization and indigenous knowledge reflects a broader institutional trend toward diversifying the voices that gain access to major global art hubs.