AHL I.A.E.P. MISSION
The AHL Foundation International Artists Exchange Program works to make the world a smaller place by giving artists of different cultures the opportunity to work together in the hope that lasting friendship and understanding will develop. The program provides support for visual artists to create art works in a studio in the greater New York City.
AHL I.A.E.P. GOALS
Encourage and reward dedicated artists with the unique opportunities to exchange ideas and expertise with peers as well as leading art professionals in New York City; enrich creative development; expand the New York City art community’s access to the art of other cultures; and enlarge the understanding of US culture and life in the world.
AHL I.A.E.P. CRITERIA
The program seeks applications from dedicated international artists who create work of exceptional quality and whose work and career is at a level to benefit from international exchange with peers. The program is especially interested in funding artists who have not had much exposure to New York City art galleries. Although artists within the US can also apply, artists of Korean heritage from Asia, Australia, North and South America, and Europe receive priority for funding.
The program offers studio space for a minimum of three months and up to six months and an exhibition opportunity at the end of the program.
The AHL I.A.E.P. offers professional development through panel discussions, lectures, workshops, and artist talks. The program also offers the artists of I.A.E.P. the chance to meet with NYC art professionals such as curators, critics, art historians, and gallerists to discuss their work in an intimate setting and during several open studio sessions.
AHL I.A.E.P. APPLICATION
Application forms are available upon request. Application deadline is November 1 and April 1 (not a postmark deadline). Artists should apply 6-12 months prior to the intended program dates. Notification will be mailed two months after deadline.
AHL Foundation provides studio.
I.A.E.P. includes studio space (24/7 access), insurance, wifi, electricity, heat and water.
Residents are responsible for program fee ($200 per month) along with $500 deposit, housing, travel, and materials (excessive use of electricity for extra fees).
Only complete applications will be reviewed. International artists who need funding to cover the program fee, travel, materials, and housing should apply to other sources prior to the application.
Your application letter must address these criteria:
The exchange of ideas and expertise among artists, art critics, curators, and collectors; artists whose work and career is at a level to benefit from our IAEP program; artists who have not yet worked in New York City or in a foreign country; creative projects to be completed during the duration of IAEP; enrichment of artists and our community.
Please contact President Sook Nyu Kim at the AHL Foundation for inquiry.
Email: info@ahlfoundation.org / Cell phone: 516-983-3935
Address: 420 West, 23rd Street, Suite 7A, New York, NY 10011
