Meena Hasan, TNT Residency artist from winter 2025, Photo by Carl Gunhouse. Read the interview with Meena here.
NEW YORK
TNT Residency AIR Open Call
Application Fee: $35 USD
Deadline to apply: Sep 7, 2025
Residency Dates: Jan 10–Jun 21, 2026
Tiger Strikes Asteroid New York and Transmitter Gallery are excited to announce TNT Residency, a 6-month fully funded 430 square foot studio adjacent to both galleries at 1329 Willoughby Avenue, culminating in a solo exhibition or open studio event within the studio space. This residency will occur in two cycles per year, each with separate application cycles: Our “Winter” residency runs from January through June, and our “Summer” residency will run from July through December. This open call is for Winter 2026.
he winter residency will commence on Saturday, January 10, 2026, culminating in a potential solo exhibition from June 6th until the end of the residency on Sunday, June 21, 2026. Depending on resident priorities, the resident may instead elect to host an open studio event during the final weekend of the residency. The exhibition will include a $250 honorarium and professional installation shots.
We will prioritize underrepresented artists and artists who produce works not always viable in traditional commercial markets. We encourage artists from all educational backgrounds to apply, and we are excited to see work from artists based across the United States and internationally.
Important note: we do not provide housing for the TNT Residency; if you are not based in New York City, you are responsible for securing a living space for the duration of your residency. Residents may not live in or stay overnight in the studio.
Selection process: 10 semi-finalists will be selected. From those 10, 3 artists will receive Zoom studio visits. From this group of 3 finalists, the recipient of the winter TNT Residency will be selected.
*** Please note that your submission fee directly contributes to the operating expenses for two volunteer-run art galleries. If you require a fee waiver or you would like to pay it forward to support a fellow artist, please contact us at residencyTNT@gmail.com ***
We thank you for your support!
SUBMISSION DETAILS
Open to professional working artists only. Currently enrolled students are not eligible to apply.
Submission fee is $35, non-refundable for 5 works.- 5 works: JPGs OR a combination of MP4s and JPGs may be submitted.
Each JPG must be between 2000 pixels at the largest dimension.
Video clips must be in MP4 format (if submitted through SlideRoom). You may also submit embedded videos (via YouTube, Vimeo).
All video clips must be no longer than 3 minutes in length. Please provide timestamps if needed.
Title, media, dimensions and year are required for all items submitted.
All submissions must be in by 11:59pm EDT on September 7th, 2025 for consideration.
Finalists will be contacted in October to schedule studio visits. The residency recipients and semi-finalists will be announced by the end of October 2025.
Check the FAQ for answers to commonly asked questions.
Double-check your submission against the requirements before submitting. Submissions that do not meet the parameters will be disqualified.Please contact residencyTNT@gmail.com with any questions not addressed here or in the FAQ.
FAQs
(please reach out to residencyTNT@gmail.com for any q's not addressed here)
Q: Can international artists apply?
A: Yes, international artists are welcome to apply as long as they can legally stay in NYC for the duration of their residency and can find and afford housing.
Q: Can I apply to the residency if I do not live in New York City?
A: Yes, however you are responsible for securing a living space for the duration of your residency.
Q: Can I submit JPGs and videos?
A: Yes, but a maximum of 5 works are allowed.
Q: Can I submit multiple images to document one artwork?
A: Yes, but a maximum of 5 JPGs may be submitted total.
Q: Can one video or JPG include multiple artworks?
A: Yes, only as documentation of an installation, composite images are not accepted.
Q: Can I submit embedded videos (via YouTube, Vimeo)?
A: Yes, but we will only review 3 minutes of each video.
Q: Can I submit fewer than 5 works?
A: Yes, submit the number of images or video clips that you feel properly documents your work.
Q: Can I submit a mockup of my work in the gallery for consideration?
A: Yes, but it counts as part of your 5 files.
Q: If I sell works during my residency or during my final exhibition or open studio event, what is the consignment percentage breakdown?
A: The artist receives 70% of the sale price, TSA NY/Transmitter receives 30%.
Q: Do I need to complete the demographic information included in the submission form?
A: Completing this is optional. It will remain confidential and is used internally to measure our goal of supporting a diverse group of artists.
Q: What if I cannot afford the application fee?
A: We offer a fee waiver. Please contact residencyTNT@gmail.com to request a waiver.
Q: Is the studio private?
A: Yes, the studio has a door that locks and walls that go up to the ceiling. The studio shares a half bath that contains a slop sink with two other studios and the two galleries running the residency.
Q: Am I required to be in the studio during certain times or for a minimum number of hours?
A: The resident artist is free to use the studio whenever works with their schedule. They are required to use the studio a minimum of 20 hours per week.
Q: Can I stay overnight in the studio?
A: You may stay in your studio late and arrive early but sleeping overnight is not permitted.
Q: Can I bring a pet?
A: We are open to discussing on a case-by-case basis.
Q: Is there elevator access?
A: There is not elevator access, the studio is on a second floor accessible via stairs.
Q: Can I smoke in the studio?
A: The studio is a non-smoking space.
Q: Can I use harsh chemicals or materials that have a strong odor?
A: Generally no. If you have a question about materials you plan to use email us to ask.
Q: Where can I submit a question that isn't answered here?
A: Please contact residencyTNT@gmail.com