Grant Foundation
wavehill.orgWave Hill
Funding & creative support0 open opportunities listedNew York, New York, United States
About the foundation
Wave Hill is a 28-acre public garden and cultural center in the Bronx, New York, with a history dating back to 1843. Its founding ethos intertwines horticulture, visual arts, and environmental stewardship, offering artists a rare opportunity to create work in dialogue with a living landscape. The institution’s core mission is to foster a deeper understanding of the relationship between people and nature through exhibitions, residencies, and public programs. Over decades, Wave Hill has become a sanctuary for contemplative, site-responsive practices, hosting artists who engage with ecology, botany, and the poetics of place.
Funding opportunities
2 listedApplication guidance
Artists should approach Wave Hill with a clear sense of how their work engages with the site’s gardens, history, or environmental themes. Proposals that demonstrate thoughtful research and a willingness to adapt to the rhythms of a public garden are favored over those seeking mere exhibition space. It is advisable to visit the grounds, study past projects, and articulate a specific, feasible plan for the residency period. Applications should reflect a mature, process-oriented practice and an openness to public interaction within a tranquil, non-commercial setting.
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1 images01Representative overview image of Wave Hill