Whitney Museum of American Art - Independent Study Program

• Whitney Museum of American Art

• Deadline: February 7th, 2025

• Prize: Study Program

• Theme: Collaborative Innovation

• Entry Fees: Free

• REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE for more.

The Independent Study Program (ISP) is a tuition-free, non-degree initiative designed to foster critical and theoretical engagement with artistic production through three interconnected components: the Studio Program, the Critical Studies Program, and the Curatorial Program. It provides an intellectually stimulating environment for participants to examine the historical, social, and intellectual frameworks that shape artistic practice, curatorial work, and critical writing.

Each year, the program selects a total of 25 fellows: 15 for the Studio Program, six for the Critical Studies Program, and four for the Curatorial Program. Fellows are supported through generous contributions, with Studio participants designated as Weitzen Family Fellows, acknowledging a one-time relocation stipend, and Critical Studies and Curatorial participants recognized as Helena Rubinstein Fellows in honor of the Helena Rubinstein Foundation’s support.

The program runs from late September to May, with scheduled breaks for major holidays. Seminars take place twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, and community events occur on Fridays from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Participants are expected to maintain active involvement in these sessions and contribute to the collaborative spirit of the program.

Each program features dedicated workspaces within the ISP facility to support focused practice. Studio participants receive private studio spaces, while curators share a collaborative workspace to develop their projects. Critical Studies participants have quiet research desks in a shared room for reading and writing. These tailored environments foster both individual focus and collective experimentation, enabling participants to exchange ideas and develop their work in a dynamic and supportive community.