ARTS 14C offers artists the rare opportunity to live, work, and grow their careers within a vibrant 125,000-square-foot creative campus in Jersey City’s Powerhouse Arts District. Combining subsidized loft-style studios, professional facilities, and a supportive community of artists and cultural leaders, the residency is designed to help artists create ambitious work, build meaningful connections, and thrive.
Live/work studios range from approximately 840 to 1,504 sq ft and include two bathrooms, a kitchenette, beds, desks, storage furniture, and a dining table and chairs. Download the informational PDF for floor plans of available studios, as well as more detailed information.
The ARTS 14C Fellowship Residency provides artists with the time, space, and community needed to deepen their practice and advance their careers. Our flagship live/work fellowship spans 12 months, allowing artists to fully engage with the residency experience while building meaningful connections with fellow residents and the broader arts community.
Fellowships begin quarterly on March 1, June 1, September 1, and December 1.
A limited number of 3-month fellowships are available for international artists facing visa restrictions and for artists whose circumstances make a shorter residency a better fit.
New for 2026/2027:
Gallery 14C Curatorial Fellowship – a 12-month live/work residency. A gallery to make your own.
Beginning with the December 2026 cohort, ARTS 14C is introducing a new year-long Curatorial Fellowship for a curator, artist-curator, arts administrator, or other arts professional with demonstrated curatorial and/or gallery administration experience.
The Curatorial Fellow receives a full 12-month Project 14C live/work residency at no cost while serving as Gallery 14C’s Curator-in-Residence.
Working with the support and mentorship of ARTS 14C, the Curatorial Fellow will help shape Gallery 14C’s four annual exhibitions while developing their own curatorial ideas, collaborations, and culminating exhibition.
Residency period December 1, 2026–November 30, 2027
ARTS 14C’s Special Project Residencies are short-term opportunities that support the creation of new work, research, and experimentation. Lasting from 5 to 11 weeks, these residencies are often organized around specific themes, projects, or disciplines, such as textile, fiber, and fashion arts, and provide artists with focused time and resources to advance their practice.
Studio usage for Special Projects can be live/work or work only. The only fees are modest cleaning and utility fees, which can be waived for special circumstances.
Upcoming Special Project residencies:
November 20, 2026 – February 7, 2027 (application open now)
June 21 – July 25, 2027 (specifically for artists who are teachers)August 6 – October 3, 2027
LOCATION
ARTS 14C is located in Jersey City’s vibrant Powerhouse Arts District, just ten minutes from Manhattan via the PATH train. Residents benefit from immediate access to two dynamic creative communities—New York City’s global arts landscape and Jersey City’s rapidly growing cultural scene.
The neighborhood offers a unique balance of urban energy and local connection, with galleries, artist studios, performance venues, museums, and cultural organizations all within easy reach. This setting provides opportunities for artistic exchange, professional networking, and meaningful engagement with diverse audiences.
ARTS 14C occupies three full loors of the historic 150 Bay Street building, a landmark industrial structure reimagined as a hub for contemporary artists and creative practitioners. The residency’s expansive facilities provide dedicated spaces for living, working, collaboration, and community-building, creating an environment where artists can focus deeply on their practice while remaining connected to a vibrant cultural ecosystem.
The Project 14C residencies welcome artists and creative practitioners working across disciplines, including visual arts, performing arts, literary arts, music, film, fashion, architecture, design, and interdisciplinary practices. Starting in 2026, we are also seeking a curator/arts administrator.
Applicants must be at least 21 years of age by the start of their residency.
For 12-month and 3-month Fellowship Residencies, participation is offered at a subsidized rate, with program fees beginning at $2,030 per month for a private live/work studio. Residents who choose shared accommodations typically pay approximately $1,200 per month per artist.
Program fees are all-inclusive and cover housing, studio space, utilities, and participation in residency programming, professional development opportunities, and community events. There are no additional charges for utilities or required programming.
Program fees are subsidized to make access to live/work space, professional development, and creative community in the New York metropolitan area more accessible to artists at a range of career stages.
The Curatorial Fellowship fees are $0.
Special Project residencies have no studio use fees, but modest cleaning and utility fees.
What you will need:
For long term Fellowship:
For Curatorial:
For Special Project:
12-Month & 3-Month Artist Fellowship Residencies
Monday, September 28, 2026, 11:59pm EDT
Gallery 14C Curatorial Fellowship
Monday, September 28, 2026, 11:59pm EDT
Special Project Residency
Monday, October 5, 2026, 11:59pm EDT