NEW YORK, NY.- The Curatorial Program for Research announced its Open Call for artists to participate in Hello New York 2026 (HNY 2026). CPR’s professional development program is an ideal opportunity for artists who wish to become connected in the extremely competitive art world ecosystem of New York City. During a period of two weeks, artists participate—free of charge—in workshops led by art professionals and local artists, get involved through community engagement, receive mentorship, and expand their peer networks.

Our sixth artist program in New York is a professional development and networking program that aims to assist resident and non-resident artists in getting to know the complex and vibrant art scene that exists in New York City. This sixth edition will be hosted by local institutions as well as artists and independent curators, and gathers a cohort of up to twenty local and international artists. Residents meet with key players within the dense New York art ecosystem and participate in robust programming with daily visits to artist studios and local arts institutions, discussing readings about local socio-political history, arts, and culture.

Our upcoming artist program in New York is a free-of-charge professional development and networking program that aims to assist resident and non-resident artists in getting to know the complex and vibrant art scene that exists in New York City. HNY 2026! will take place from June 15th to 26th, 2026.

Application period:

Saturday, April 1 through Monday, May 4th, 2026

This project is realized with generous support from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and Citizens New York.

The Curatorial Program for Research (CPR) is the core facilitator of an international network of curators, artists and institutions. Through open calls and full research scholarships, CPR has three goals: first, to enable a direct, in situ communication between international curators and local artists. Secondly, to promote equal access to knowledge. And third, to act as a platform for promotion and practice for the participating artists, curators and hosts. With a nomadic and intensive format, CPR promotes dialogue between international curators and local artistic scenes. The program was created by curators, for curators, and is a U.S.-based non-profit international organization.