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UA STUDIOS NYC

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UA Studios NYC: dynamic art-making spaces located in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, a creative hub in New York City. Designed to connect UA residents and UA members with a thriving artistic community, our studios offers an inspiring environment for growth, collaboration, and experimentation.

Spanning 1,500 sq ft each, our studios accommodate up to 10 artists, with flexible layouts tailored to individual practices and a gallery space. Large white movable walls allow artists to configure their own working spaces, providing approximately 145-250 sq ft per artist. This flexibility ensures artists have both autonomy and community as they develop their projects.

Please note:

The UA Studios are exclusive to UA Residents and UA Members (yearly).

UA Studios artists benefit from an array of enriching opportunities, including:

  • Studio visits with guest curators and art professionals.
  • Networking, field trips to key art spaces around NYC.
  • Open studios events to present works-in-progress.
  • Exhibition opportunities as part of our programs.

In addition, artists gain access to our equipment library, technical support, and specialized workshops located in the Brooklyn Navy Yard. A dedicated global online social network connects UA Studios artists with the broader Uncool Artist community, fostering collaboration and resource sharing worldwide.

The UA Studios are spaces for serious art-making, where artists can focus on their projects, expand their creative horizons, and engage with New York’s dynamic art scene.

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FAQ - Details and Technical Information

What is the size of the studio space?
Each studio is approximately  1,500 sq ft of shared space, accommodating 8 to 10 artists. Each artist has approximately 145-250 sq ft of workspace. Movable walls allow for flexible layouts tailored to each artist’s needs, creating a balance between autonomy and shared experience.

Is the studio a work/live space or will I need to find accommodations when relocating to New York?
No, the studio is dedicated solely to art-making. Artists are responsible for arranging their own housing. For those requiring financial assistance with accommodations, we recommend seeking supplemental funding sources.

  • 24/7 access to a studio workspace equipped with a worktable, chair, and internet.
  • A general equipment library for shared use.
  • Access to specialized workshops and resources within the Brooklyn Navy Yard.

Note: Artists are responsible for providing their own personal equipment and materials.

Yes. For health and safety reasons, the use of materials that produce fumes, strong odors, airborne dust, or hazardous particles is strictly NOT allowed. 

Examples include:

    • Plaster dust
    • Aerosol paint
    • Styrofoam

UA Studio artists gain access to:

  • Portfolio presentations and group discussions.
  • In-person and online studio visits with guest curators and art professionals.
  • Field trips to key New York art spaces.
  • Open studio events for showcasing works-in-progress.
  • Exhibition opportunities as part of the UA program.

Additionally, our staff offers project development support and connects artists with a global network of peers via our online platform.

If the artist is not enrolled in the residency program, the enrollment in the UA Membership is required: $798.

Studio Plans:
. 4 weeks: $1,090
. 8 weeks: $1,980
. 12 weeks: $2,700 (for durations beyond 12 weeks, each additional 4 weeks is $900)

We offer smaller areas up to 100 sq. ft. for $1,920 per 12 weeks ($640 per 4 weeks), subject to availability.

Yes. A $600 security deposit is required and must be paid in full via bank transfer before gaining studio access and signing the contract. The deposit is reimbursed at the end of the residency term, provided the studio space is returned in its original condition.

If slots are available, we can accommodate artists for stays longer than 12 weeks on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us at studio@uncoolartist.com with your inquiry.

Yes, artists are responsible for funding their residency fees and any associated personal expenses.

Securing the necessary visas and travel documents to come to NYC is the responsibility of the participating artist. Uncool Artist is unable to offer specific advice or assistance in this process. For detailed inquiries, we recommend contacting the U.S. embassy or consulate in your home country.

International artists should promptly reach out to the U.S. Consulate or Embassy to obtain a visa. A B1/B2 visa, typically used for business and tourism purposes, is generally appropriate for attending short term training programs. 

UA can provide a letter of acceptance for your visa application upon request. This letter is typically sufficient for obtaining a tourist visa (B-2) for entry into the U.S. However, please note that UA does not provide visa sponsorship or support for other visa categories, such as an artist visa (O-1). Artists should ensure they have all necessary documents and meet U.S. entry requirements well in advance of the program start date.

UA Studios Address:
Building 77, Brooklyn Navy Yard
141 Flushing Ave, Unit #1324A
Brooklyn, NY 11205

If you have any further questions, please contact studio@uncoolartist.com.

Our artists are just like you.

Some are just starting, some are already
enjoying our benefits and taking action – together.

UA is the art community I never knew that I needed. I never could have imagined that there was a group of like-minded artist out there in the world working collectively and collaboratively on trying to upend the current structure of the art world. UA does this by bringing diverse artists from across the globe together to try to make the creation of art, for the betterment of all, into a more inclusive and equitable activity. Underlying it all is the power of love. My peers in UA are some of the most intellectually curious and caring people I know. Together we are creating a new paradigm for the art world.
Tamera BedfordHong Kong, China
Tamera Bedford
For me, getting the opportunity to be part of this community (the artists, the curators, the advisory's, listen to the lectures, participate in exhibitions) made me improve all my skills and teach me how to be a professional.
Marisa BernottiDolores, Uruguay
Marisa Bernotti
Before, I saw myself as an artist somewhat aimless and not belonging to any group, both to share experiences and think together about my artistic practice in the visual arts. After joining Uncool Artist, I feel part of a community of people who think about art and the world beyond art. A very plural community both in language and thought changed my practice a lot and gave me confidence in speaking and presenting my work.
Juliano MazzuchiniBuenos Aires, Argentina
Juliano Mazzuchini
I feel like I'm participating in a generous community. Opportunities have arisen, and I didn't expect them. Now I feel driven to produce more, and I think safer. Now I can see that loneliness was not my problem. It is a system problem. Uncool Artist showed me that I have options and life outside the Ego's system.
Danielle CukiermanRio de Janeiro, Brazil
Danielle Cukierman
Uncool Artist community is a dream come true for me. Where else could one meet, network, brainstorm, share their work and get personable constructive critique, if not Uncool Artist? A community of artists, writers, researchers, curators, art historians, all unabashed and unapologetically dedicated to building and sustaining the future of the arts!
Sika FoyerNew York, U.S.
Sika Foyer
I was mainly looking for my people. I was pretty doubtful about the art market and frankly felt a bit discouraged. I used to think that the hardships of being an artist were much greater than they (actually) are. I thought that building my path would depend on becoming a sellable product, and I kept feeling I was meant to be an outsider after all. I quickly understood that my success depended on ME, my attitude, energy, and my behavior towards circumstances. At Uncool Artist, I quickly learned that I had an alternative to the so-called "game." The community indeed helps—a lot. I learned by experiencing it.
Erica IassudaItu, Brazil
Erica Iassuda
Being part of ILAP was extremely important in my path as an emerging artist. Within Uncool Artist, I met artists from different places and different approaches and moments in their careers. The exchanges with these people continue to help me tread a place in the universe of contemporary art. Understanding how to do an artistic project, the assembly of different categories of portfolios, and the critical monitoring offered by Uncool Artist, were things that helped me to understand how exhibition and market circuits work. Uncool Artist is an international community concerned to support its participants, always with a critical and considerate eye.
Douglas Ferreiro Brasilia, Brazil
Douglas Ferreiro
Uncool Artist pushes me to go out of my comfort zone. It helps me understand that opportunities are out there, and I must be ready in all senses and see that I can create the chance I'm looking for. Understand the audience, be involved with the audience, storytelling, project my whole year... It is difficult to explain Uncool Artist in a few words because it is a whole new thing.
Marisa BernottiDolores, Uruguay
Marisa Bernotti
Uncool has been a tremendous opportunity and challenge to take my practice to the next level. I have found a great community of artists that has allowed me to know better the creative artistic process, which is indispensable as a curator. It is an invaluable opportunity to hear from accomplished artists, curators, art fairs, and museums directors first-hand and in an intimate conversation setting. All of this, topped with the synergy of a group of individuals working towards the common goal of being better art professionals, is what makes all the time, money, and efforts invested pay off!
Dainy TapiaMiami, US
Dainy Tapia
Uncool Artist has been an inspiring space with a hands-on approach to learning (by doing) that has been instrumental in my recent realizations as an artist.
Rodrigo PimentaSão Paulo, Brazil
Rodrigo Pimenta
Before I joined Uncool Artist, I felt adrift. I was highly imaginative, working instinctively but had no specific direction. I felt lost on how I could join all the pieces of art in my life together as a career path that made sense. Now at Uncool Artist, I developed a better sight of how my past got me here and what steps I can take to build a prosperous career as an artist. Also, I don't feel alone anymore, but part of this loving and caring community that grows and flourishes together.
Thais RibeiroSão Paulo, Brazil
Thais Ribeiro