The 50 4th Street Studio Residency Program is designed to provide emerging and underrepresented Capital Region artists with space and community to develop new, project based work. Located in the former Union Bank in downtown Troy, NY, the urban studio residency program is open to the public and embeds artists in their community while providing them with no-cost studio space. Artists are invited to participate in 3-month residency sessions, during which they will have 24-hour access to large shared studio spaces with natural lighting in the heart of downtown Troy, as well as a main floor flexible space for experimental projects, workshops, and collaborations.
Our goal is to provide space and access for all, regardless of differences of race, age, color, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, migratory status, disability/abilities, political affiliation, veteran status and/or socioeconomic background.
FRIDAY MARCH 28TH
TROY NIGHT OUT OPEN STUDIOS
5-8 PM / 50 4th St Troy, NY 12180
Pam Poquette
Catherine McTague
Phoebe Rotter
Applications to the 50 4th St Studio Residency are accepted on a rolling basis for 3 month studio session rotations, and reviewed regularly by Collar Works staff. We are currently considering applications for the the winter 2025 season, which begins in January. Submit your application now!
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You can visit the studios at 50 4th Street during our open hours:
Thursday and Friday, 4-7, and Saturday and Sunday 12-5. If you are looking to meet with a particular artist, please reach out to them directly to schedule a time to meet them!
The best time to catch many of the artists is during our monthly Open Studios for Troy Night Out. These are on the last Friday of every month (excluding December).
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We unfortunately do not allow pets into the space (besides service animals).
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Please apply via our application, linked here. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
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No. Studio space is offered for free to accepted residents. In exchange for the free space, artists will be asked to sit the main event space for a small number of open hours during their residency.
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The first floor flexible event space is offered free of charge to residents, other artists, and partner organizations for events, performances, workshops, collaborations, etc. If you are interested in using the space, please reach out here.
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Yes. The residency is fully accessible for both residents and visitors.
Collar Works x ChaShaMa
50 4th Street
Troy, NY 12180
HOURS:
Thursday & Friday 4-7 PM
Saturday & Sunday 12-5 PM
PARKING:
On street parking only, free on weekends. You can find free parking around the corner on 5th Ave. Closest parking garage is the 5th Ave Parking Garage.
Thanks to our partner, ChaShaMa, we are able to offer the 50 4th St Studio Residency Program for free to participating artists.
Interested in supporting the program, or other oppurtunities for artists?
Learn how you can help here.