Overview
Program
SHIFT x Momus is a unique opportunity for New York area–based artists who write, or writers who make art. We are looking for critical writers broadly exploring ideas in the cultural sphere and artists looking to expand their capacity in writing and thinking critically. The six-month program will bring together four practitioners whose practices move between visual art and art criticism to explore the ways these disciplines can inform and challenge one another.
The cohort will convene at EFA Studios under the mentorship of Ajay Kurian, a New York–based multidisciplinary artist, writer, and founder of NewCrits. Through studio access, seminars, and conversations with visiting professionals, residents will foster cross-disciplinary exchange and develop new critical frameworks.
Residency Schedule
NOVEMBER 1, 2026 Application opens
DECEMBER 15, 2026 Application deadline
MARCH 2027 Finalists notified & interviewed
JULY–DECEMBER 2027 Residency Period
DECEMBER 2027 Culminating Project
ELIGIBILITY
Artists who write, or writers who make art.
Applicants must be based in New York and able to commit to being in person over the course of the residency.
Applicants must also commit to participating in all public programming related to the Residency. Applicants must not be enrolled in a degree-granting program during the residency period.
Must be 24 years or older at the beginning of the residency.
Apply here
Deadline: Dec. 15, 2026
About EFA Studios
Founded in 1998, the EFA Studio Program provides affordable private studio spaces, career development opportunities, and public exposure for professional artists. The program fosters a cooperative community that encourages exchange among artists, curators, critics, and the public. Members work across diverse visual media and artistic practices, contributing to a vibrant community of peers in the heart of Manhattan.
