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Sunset Park Open Studios 2026

October 16–18, 2026

Open Studios, Exhibitions, Performance, Artist Talk

FRI (6–9PM) | SAT-SUN (1–5PM)

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BONE ASH, MEMORY HOLES, THE RECIPES

Solo Exhibition by Yoshie Sugito

October 9 – November 4, 2026, NARS Project Space

Image: Yoshie Sugito, BUBBLES DREAM, 2026 Courtesy of the artist.

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A breath and a breath and a breath and its outlines

Featuring works by Andrea Fortmann, Katrin Keller, and Olivia Abächerli

Curated by Katrin Sperry

October 9 – November 4, 2026, NARS Main Gallery

Image: Andrea Fortmann, time binds (Installation Shot), 2026, Photo: Andrea Fortmann.

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Meet the Season IV, 2026 Artists-in-Residence

Jaehoon Choi, Lauren Colbert, Madison Donnelly, Ira Eduardovna, Mateo Gutierrez, Hai-Hsin Huang, Ho Bin Kim, Ruth Owens, Peyton Peyton, Nicholas Rynearson, Bahar Taheri, Zixi Wang

Curatorial Fellow: Christine Yi-Ting Chen

Image: Ho Bin Kim, Yellow Peril, 2023, 2-channel video installation, text on paper, wood, rubber, metal, Dimensions Variable.

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Current Curatorial Fellow

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India

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South Korea

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United Kingdom

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China

China

Iran

Iran

Canada

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Greece

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Italy

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Japan

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New Zealand

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Mexico

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France

France

Australia

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Switzerland

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Denmark

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Palestine

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Israel

Israel

Pakistan

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Finland

Finland

Sweden

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Taiwan

Taiwan

Hong Kong

Hong Kong

Uruguay

Uruguay

Turkey

Turkey

Tibet

Tibet

Belgium

Belgium

Iceland

Iceland

Kenya

Kenya

El Salvador

El Salvador

Scotland

Scotland

Haiti

Haiti

Colombia

Colombia

Ghana

Ghana

Singapore

Singapore

Ireland

Ireland

Philippines

Philippines

Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico

Chile

Chile

Slovakia

Slovakia

Panama

Panama

Georgia

Georgia

Poland

Poland

Venezuela

Venezuela

Germany

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Cyprus

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Brazil

Brazil

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International Artist Residency

The New York Art Residency and Studios (NARS) Foundation International Artist Residency Program supports emerging and mid-career artists and curators working across all disciplines through three and six-month residencies. The program is open to both International and US-based artists, creating a shared space for artistic dialogue and international cultural exchange for an extended period of time.

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Curatorial Fellowship

The NARS Curatorial Fellowship is a six-month-long position for an early-career curator to develop their vision and skills. The Fellow works closely with the artists-in-residence over two seasons to produce a day of public programming and to curate the residency exhibition.

Current Curatorial Fellow

Residency Fellowship

NARS offers partial fellowships to all US-based artists-in-residence. Each season, one US-based artist is awarded a full fellowship covering all program fees.

Current Residency Fellow
No current fellow
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Exhibitions

The NARS Foundation Exhibition Program presents compelling and innovative work being produced on a local and national level by emerging and mid-career artists and curators today. The Main Gallery and Project Space are located in an industrial building amongst our residency studios, which allows for a unique opportunity to present and experience contemporary artwork within a work-space environment. The presence of artists’ studios also allows for further dialogue and exchange between artists and curators.

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Current & Upcoming Exhibitions

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Community Outreach

Our Educational Community Outreach Initiatives strive to create a connection between contemporary artists and the local South Brooklyn community by cultivating critical thinking, curiosity, and creative skills  through hands-on visual arts experiences. The NARS Foundation collaborates with local schools and organizations to develop educational programs to engage and inspire youth and their families through interactive arts programming.  

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Upcoming Programs

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Art in Dialogue

Art in Dialogue consists of an array of public programs including artist talks, screenings, community gatherings, workshops, professional development, panels and performances. Art in Dialogue is free, open to the public and aims to highlight art’s role and the many ways art impacts our lives and communities and vice versa. 

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Upcoming Events

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Events & Exhibitions

Frank WANG Yefeng presents solo exhibition: 'Avatopology 2.0: 9% Grin, 33% Groove'

Asian Arts Initiative
October 21, 2026

NARS alum, Frank WANG Yefeng (Season II, 2013) presents solo show 'Avatopology 2.0: 9% Grin, 33% Groove' at Asian Arts Initiative, Philadelphia. On view through December 5.

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Poster for ELEMENTS, 18–29 September 2026, The Gramophone Works, 326 Kensal Road, London, over a detail of a colorful rope and cord artwork.

Sato Sugamoto featured in 'ELEMENTS 2026: Abstract Art Through a Global Lens' at Kindred Studios at London, UK

Kindred Studios
September 24, 2026

NARS alum, Sato Sugamoto (Season II, 2023) featured in 'ELEMENTS 2026: Abstract Art Through a Global Lens' at Kindred Studios at London, UK. On view through September 29.

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Invitation for Liene Bosquê, Vestigios, opening September 19, 2026, 6–8 PM, La Cometa, 1015 NW 23rd St., Unit 3, Miami, over rust-stained blue fabric patterns.

Liene Bosquê presents debut solo exhibition 'Vestigios' at La Cometa Gallery, Miami

La Cometa Gallery
September 24, 2026

NARS alum, Liene Bosquê (Season II, 2011) present solo exhibition 'Vestigios' at La Cometa Gallery, Miami. On view through November 17.

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Gallery Tour

Through Gallery Tours led by NARS Staff and Curators, the public has the opportunity to connect with contemporary art and artists through the rotating exhibitions in the NARS Gallery Space. We welcome group tours including academic groups. Audience have the opportunity to engage in an inquiry-based tour and a hands-on art activity that relates to the work seen at NARS. Please contact info@narsfoundation.org for more information and to set up a tour.