The International Studio & Curatorial Program in New York’s building façade.

New York International Residency Programme

Our international residencies promote cultural exchange, where Qatari artists are provided with the opportunity to take part in artist residency programmes abroad. These programmes include the Paris Residency at the Cité internationale des arts and our New York Residency at the International Studio & Curatorial Program (ISCP).

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The New York Residency occurs at the International Studio & Curatorial Program (ISCP) in Brooklyn, NY. ISCP is New York's most comprehensive international visual arts residency programme, supporting the creative advancement of contemporary artists and curators, and promoting cultural exchange.

Application Process and Eligibility

Fire Station accepts artists through an annual Open Call or by nomination.

This residency is open to Qatari artists, including children of Qatari mothers aged 21+. It includes 24-hour access to a private furnished studio space, communal facilities, regular studio visits from guest critics, and field trips to museums, galleries, and other cultural venues. Accepted residents are also granted living and materials allowance, accommodation allowance, and one return travel ticket.

Past Residents

Artists that have participated in this residency include:

Fatima Mohammed

Sara Al Obaidly

Mohammed Faraj Al-Suwaidi

Alya Al-Khalifa

Mohammed Al-Atiq

Yousef Bahzad

Mubarak Al-Thani

Hana Al-Saadi

See Other Residents

Other Residency Opportunities

Cité Internationale des Arts

Paris International Residency

Find out how our residency enables Qatari artists to pursue their art practice in this European capital of culture.
Artist Fatma Al-Remaihi in her studio at the Fire Station.

Artist in Residence (AIR) Programme

Are you an artist living and working in Qatar? See how our residency programme could help you develop your artistic practice.
Acts of Listening from Future Generations exhibition at the Fire Station.

Curator in Residence Programme

Find out how our Curator in Residence supports curators to develop and hone their expertise.
Ruwad Artist Wafika Sultan Al-Essa working in the corner of her studio at the Fire Station.

Ruwad in Residence Programme

See how the Ruwad in Residence programme supports artistic exchange between Qatar-based artists at different career levels.
Visiting Artist Nedim Kufi hanging and layering his paintings in his studio at the Fire Station.

Visiting Artist Programme

Learn more about our Visiting Artist programme and how it supports international artists to work and interact with local Qatar-based artists and the wider community.