Opportunities
Image: Magdalena Dukiewicz, Bloom, 2025, Commissioned for the Sunroom Project Space at Wave Hill. Photo: Stefan Hagen.
Wave Hill presents the work of contemporary visual and performing artists who explore the multifaceted relationships between nature, culture and place in Glyndor Gallery, Wave Hill House, the Sunroom Project Space, and outdoors, as well as through the Winter Workspace residency program and generated@wavehill. Visual artists may apply online for General Opportunities, the Sunroom Project Space, and the Van Lier Fellowship. Please see the program descriptions and application instructions below. Performing artists are invited to submit materials on a rolling basis to be considered for our concert series and live arts events.
General Opportunities
Deadline: December 31, 2026
Visual artists may submit work to be considered for exhibition opportunities at Wave Hill from 2027-2028, or participation in the 2028 Winter Workspace program Wave Hill arts curators review submissions and contact all artists within three months after the deadline.
GLYNDOR GALLERY: Thematic group exhibitions are curated in Wave Hill’s Glyndor Gallery each year and may include new works created for the exhibition and/or existing artworks that are on loan. Glyndor Gallery consists of three adjacent rooms and ancillary spaces on the ground floor of the Georgian Revival house. Exhibitions generally combine painting, sculpture, works on paper, installation, photography, and some video; rooms are flexible with excellent natural light. Wave Hill Arts is interested in conceptually rigorous works that challenge traditional hierarchical relationships to nature, as well as works that engage with the culture and histories of the Bronx and the site of Wave Hill. Currently we are considering works for a future exhibition that highlights Wave Hill’s Herb Garden and explores the botanical and cultural aspects of using herbs for medicinal, culinary, and ritualistic purposes.
WAVE HILL HOUSE: Exhibitions at the historic Wave Hill House present two-dimensional works that engage with themes related to nature for a period of four to six months. Small group or solo exhibitions of painting, framed photography and works on paper are exhibited in the Café, tearoom and/or reception areas of the busiest building at Wave Hill.
WINTER WORKSPACE PROGRAM: From January to April, Glyndor Gallery is transformed into studio workspaces for artists who participate in six- or seven-week sessions through a nomination process that includes artists who submit their interest through General Opportunities. We encourage artists who are interested in observing Wave Hill's plant collection, researching its history, and responding to our site to apply. Winter Workspace residents are provided a workspace (not a living space) with access during regular hours of operation, a financial stipend, project and professional development support, and the opportunity to share their practice with the public through open studios and public programs. In addition, Wave Hill curatorial staff organizes studio visits with arts professionals, including gallerists, curators, and writers.
Generated@wavehill: This program invites artists to create temporal artwork outdoors on the grounds. Artists may submit a project concept that engages with Wave Hill’s site and programming. Because of the longer lead time required for outdoor projects, proposals will be considered for 2030 or later.
Sunroom Project Space
Applications are now closed. The Open Call for the 2028 Sunroom Project Space season will open in spring 2028.
Van Lier Fellowship at Wave Hill
Applications are now closed. The Open Call for the 2028 Van Lier Fellowship at Wave Hill will open in spring 2028.
Performing Arts
Wave Hill has a rich tradition of presenting performing arts both indoors and on the grounds. Performing artists are welcome to submit proposals for future consideration, using the submission form linked below. Due to the high number of proposals that we receive, we will only respond to those artists whose work is being considered. To view past seasons of performing arts programs, click here.