NXTHVN

In may, 2022, the third cohort of fellows completed their fellowships, which began in august, 2021. Cohort 03 studio fellows engaged in a comprehensive year-long fellowship designed to accelerate their career by providing dedicated studio space, stipend funding, rigorous professional learning sessions, and an expanded network of collectors, galleries, and institutions. Throughout the year, studio fellows participated in workshops and seminars that focused on practical components of setting up and managing a sustainable art practice. The studio fellow experience culminated with an acclaimed group exhibition at the sean kelly gallery in new york city in june of 2022. Curatorial fellows received co-working space and a stipend throughout the fellowship year. In addition to co-curating an exhibition, the curatorial fellows developed advanced skills in the logistics and concepts of exhibition-making, enhanced professional development and mentorship skills, and formed new creative partnerships within the art communities at yale university, as well as in new haven and new york city. Curatorial fellows conducted research and worked closely with the programs and exhibitions staff and engaged in a series of group critiques, studio visits, and work shops with art world professionals and produced an exhibition at NXTHVN in march of 2023. In august, 2022, the fourth cohort of fellows began their fellowship experience, engaging in the same level of programming as the previous cohort. This group consisted of seven studio fellows and two curatorial fellows. In november, 2022, the exhibition entitled the truth is opened to the public to critical acclaim, bringing in pieces from well-known artists to the new haven community for local residents to enjoy and learn from. In may of 2023, NXTHVN announced its fifth cohort of fellows, including seven studio fellows and two curatorial fellows, selected from over 825 international applicants. Through NXTHVN's creative youth development initiative, the apprenticeship program, all fellows engaged in inter-generational mentorship with nine local high school students. All graduating apprentices went on to four-year universities.