FST StudioProjects Fund Grant

The FST StudioProjects Fund was created in 2017 by Frederieke Sanders Taylor to support the studio practices of visual artists in New York City. Its primary aim is to help cover studio rent for professional visual artists working in the city, encouraging sustained local art practice and enhancing the vibrance of the NYC arts scene. The fund targets artists who are 21 or older, currently maintain a studio lease within the city, and are not enrolled as students. Applicants must possess a valid lease for a non-residential artist studio in New York City. While residency in NYC is not required, the studio must be located there. If the studio is shared, the applicant must be named on the lease and only their portion of the rent is eligible for coverage. Studios used as living spaces are not eligible, and applicants who are students—either full-time or part-time—are excluded. Required materials include an up-to-date resume detailing the artist’s name, address, contact info, exhibitions, and education. Applicants must submit five to eight images of recent work or a combination of videos and stills, each with a brief 60-word description. A 500-word artist statement must explain the nature of the artist’s practice, the need for studio funding, and the commitment to working in New York City. Additionally, three professional references with complete contact information are required, along with a copy of the current lease naming the applicant. The application process is handled entirely through an online portal via Submittable. The 2025 application window is open from April 1 to August 1. This grant is not awarded on a rolling basis but is expected to recur annually. The fund does not require any financial matching and no specific award ceiling, floor, or number of awards is mentioned. Frederieke Sanders Taylor serves as the funder and primary contact, though no direct email or phone number is provided in the public information. Potential applicants should prepare carefully documented submissions, especially regarding lease details and professional references, to ensure eligibility and competitive evaluation.