"I got a lot out of my time on the Uncool Artist residency. I was looking for a creative community with space for critical discourse, and that’s exactly what I found, particularly in the portfolio review sessions. The mentorship element of the residency had been a huge attraction for me as well, and I found the mentors I met with to be very thoughtful. They took time to prepare for our meetings, asked considered questions and tailored their feedback as we discussed my goals. Working with a curator towards the group show at the end of the residency was also a great learning experience for me. I left the Uncool Artist residency with more confidence in my ideas and in how to approach different elements of my artistic career. Thank you for having me!"

"The uncool residency has got me thinking even more about how community plays a role in creating longevity and vitality in our practices. Art residencies can have such a transformative role in an artist’s career. This kind of work arrangement is exciting and instigating because it can allow us a temporary chance to delve into our own practice in a way that’s profound, while sharing a space with a multicultural cohort of artists coming from different paths of life and their practices. Big things can happen when we are granted the privilege of spending our time just for creating art. And thinking art. And making a work that is meaningful to our communities and that releases our specific way of existing in the world. I can’t think of a better place to do so than NYC. I came out of this residency with some work I felt really proud to show and that grew into larger projects and networks of connections."

"The UA artist residency has been an incredible experience. Having this opportunity to be back in New York spending time exploring the city while having a studio space to experiment with all the inspiration that pops up while being in an urban, creative environment has solidified my ideas and artistic desires. The programming has been a special and impactful part of the experience. The advisors are very knowledgeable and the field trips have been great. If you want to have a presence in New York I recommend it!

"I came to be more exposed to the art world in New York and to open up other opportunities and other ideas. It's been educational. The talks and curators that came through were enlightening and made me think about my practice and where I should go from here. They allowed me to realize that I could take this art in a different direction."

"I want to be a healer through my art. I use colors and interesting shapes to create art that comfort. The UA Residency is a great opportunity to meet people in NYC art world. Connections!"

"My work deals with our notion of physical labor and how it marginalizes some groups of individuals. The residency has been helpful for me to focus on my research entirely and connect with other professionals in the art world."

"I'm a multimedia artist interested in memories, bodies, and bathroom design. More than just a studio space, the residency has given me the opportunity to work alongside other artists and get outside my comfort zone."

"The UA Residency is a great experience for me as an emerging artist. This time here allowed me to take a deeper dive into my practice while surrounded by inspiring art and artists. In addition, the time I spent in the studio this winter was invaluable as my confidence as an artist grew and my work was challenged and transformed through experimentation and feedback. Being in NYC provided space for me to explore other modalities that informed my practice and develop strong supportive relationships with other artists."

"This productive routine of going to the studio six days a week has been great. It gives me time to come up with ideas and settle them down on the way here. This daily commute has been super important for me because it's part of my research on silence. So, I take various routes, walking and getting off at different subway stations while I develop my work in this search for silences."

"As an emerging artist, the UA Residency is an invaluable experience. Sharing a beautiful space with a small community of incredibly talented artists provided a constant source of inspiration. It fostered genuine relationships between residents while providing physical and mental space to grow and develop at our own pace. Personally, the most important part of this experience is having the opportunity, the encouragement and support of everyone involved."

"The work I am doing in the residency is motivated by the NYC pace and movements and influenced by how it completely changes my vision if I worked in another place. This program is an incredible opportunity to develop your work in a unique environment where you share your time and experience with other artists, which is essential for developing your work and yourself as an artist. It's a spectacular space and environment to share all those new ideas and contributions directly to your work."