This two-week program brings together individuals from the global creative community, both African and non-African, to share, learn, and inspire each other in a vibrant cultural and artistic environment. The residency is carefully curated, ensuring a diverse and dynamic cohort of participants who have the freedom and responsibility to design their own environment and shape their time together. The program is built upon the 3C's - communicate, collaborate, and create - which form the DNA of theark.

nyc. During the residency, participants embark on a journey of artistic exploration and self-discovery, resulting in the creation of physical and/or digital works of art. The immense value of this experience lies in the meaningful connections and unthought-of cultural appreciations that are developed during the program.

Join theark. nyc and become part of a global creative community that believes in the power of collaboration, creativity, and cultural exchange