Wave Hill Sunroom Project Space

Overview

Wave Hill Public Garden & Cultural Center, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx overlooking the Hudson River, invites proposals for the Sunroom Project Space. This art-incubator program supports emerging and mid-career artists with unique opportunities to conduct research and develop works at the intersection of nature, culture, and place.

About the Project

The Sunroom Project Space offers a chance to develop and showcase a site-specific, solo project in the Sunroom or Sun Porch at Glyndor Gallery. Wave Hill invites proposals that thoughtfully respond to and engage with the site—its plant collections, history, design, and architecture—with a focus on interconnected relationships between nature, culture, and the Bronx.

2027 Season Focus

For the 2027 season, Wave Hill is especially interested in projects that recognize ancestral wisdom in relation to our connection with the earth and soil. Proposals may explore practices, beliefs, and values passed down through generations, particularly those that foster harmonious relationships with our ecosystems—such as regenerative farming and agricultural practices, and the care of soil, water, and plant life. Projects engaging in the history of earth or land art that intersect with sustainable practices and ancestral wisdom are also welcome.

Eligibility

Open to early-career artists in the New York City area, regardless of age.

Selection & Awards

• $2,000 honorarium per artist
• Exhibition and professional development support
• Nine to twelve months to research and develop work

Submission Deadline

• August 9, 2026