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Residency Unlimited (RU) is excited to announce an open call for the 2026 NYC-Based Artist Residency (NYCBAR) Program. This program is dedicated to supporting NYC-based artists traditionally underrepresented in the arts. RU encourages applications from artists who self-identify as part of underserved communities, including but not limited to BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals. The 2026 NYCBAR Program will run from March 1 – May 31, 2026, and culminate with the group exhibition “Working Conditions” curated by Phil Zheng Cai at Westbeth Gallery. Realized in collaboration with RU Guest Curator Phil Zheng Cai, the program will be shaped by the curatorial concept that dissects the notion of the “artist” into two identities: the one who makes art, and the one who performs “artist” as a profession. Artists who maintain other jobs are invited to reflect on how those experiences inform their practice.