ANNEX

New York

Base 36: Annex

Winter Cycle: beginning January 21, 2027

Overview:

The Annex is a workshop residency from Base 36. A small cohort of artists will work with us over one cycle, in a steady rhythm of crit and creation where theory meets practice, with exhibition opportunities and programming built in.

It is open to writers, visual artists, sound artists and hybrid practices, including performance, video and multimedia. We are looking for artists with an active practice who are intentional about their work. Those already working across more than one medium are especially welcome.

The emphasis is on artistic and intellectual development: hands-on exhibition production, bringing theory into practice, and building and positioning work.

Application Process:

Application Window: October 10, 2026 – January 21, 2026
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Invitations may be extended before the deadline.

Rolling applications will remain open throughout the year as funding windows expand.

How to Apply:

  • Apply online through the Annex form

  • Contact details and city of residence

  • CV

  • Website and social links

  • 3–5 work samples

  • Your medium, and what you are working on now

*Those interested in exhibition production, curation, press, radio, sound, or lighting are also encouraged to apply for opportunities to collaborate with Annex on upcoming productions and events.

Review Process:
Applications will be reviewed with consideration of each applicant’s practice, interests, and intentions for the residency. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an in-person conversation as part of the evaluation process. Final decisions will be communicated directly by email.

  • Weekly peer-led sessions, with guidance from us. A monthly crit. One new work each month. Residents will present at Annex Sessions.

  • A monthly public seminar, exhibition or performance, and discussion, open to anyone who signs up. Venues will change around Brooklyn.

  • The Annex is a gateway into a broader creative network built by and for independent artists.
    Recipients and standout applicants may be invited to take part in collaborative opportunities across the Base 36 ecosystem and its partner initiatives.

    Possible pathways include:

    • Exhibit or perform through Base 36, RP.1 Berlin, or affiliated partner spaces in New York, London, and Berlin.

    • Broadcast, record, or perform through 121.radio, our digital broadcasting platform for experimental sound, performance, and discussion.

    • Publish or feature work through Base 36 Publishing, partner imprints, or affiliated magazines including Converting Culture Magazine, Subtext Magazine and other cultural journals.

    • Feature on the RP.1 or Base 36 Label, annual time code tapes, compilations, etc.

    • Collaborate or co-produce with internal teams on exhibitions, short films, publications, or interdisciplinary projects.

    • Develop follow-up projects with continued curatorial, editorial, or production support.

    • Access distribution and archival resources, including documentation, catalog placement, and international press positioning.

    • Connect internationally through Base 36’s networks in New York, London, Los Angeles, and/or Berlin for residencies, exchanges, and collaborative research.

    • Future grant cycles and supplementary funding opportunities

    • First notification of new initiatives and programs

    *These opportunities are always optional and individually discussed—never contractual obligations.

  • Arts – painting, sculpture, photography, installation, textile/fiber art, mixed media, ceramics, drawing/illustration, curation, poetry, fiction, memoir, short story, prose, playwriting, screenwriting, experimental writing
    Design & Form – fashion, architecture, graphic design, UX/UI, material exploration, AR/VR, video game development, industrial design
    Experiential – performance art, dance, theater, live art, immersive or site-specific work, circus arts, music composition, music production, DJing, experimental work, club nights, festivals, alternative spaces, cultural infrastructure, educational workshops
    Media – narrative, documentary, video art, animation, journalism, interactive media, cultural criticism, theoretical writing, field research

  • 1st Application Window:Nov 11, 2025 – Jan 5, 2026
    Cohort: 2026

    *Apply when your project is ready—Par.X supports artists on their timeline, not the institution’s.

    [Begin Application — Opens November 11, 2025]