The objective is to acquaint Basque artists with their counterparts in New York to foster exchange as well as to advance the Basque artists’ professional skills such as communication, technical innovations, etc. Artists will be introduced to local institutions and connected with artists, curators, and other creative practitioners as well as members of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum staff from across its departments.

The Program is oriented towards emerging artists born and/or resident in the Basque Country (Autonomous Community of the Basque Country) since at least January 1, 2019, and fluent in spoken and written English. Only applicants born after January 1, 1985 shall be eligible.