Eligibility

Long Tone is open to anyone pursuing a form of creative expression or thinking, however it is most particularly suited for: -Those entering the final thesis or dissertation year of academic studies (whether undergraduate or graduate) -Those who have recently completed a degree and are looking to delve further into or beyond the cumulative project they worked toward -Those who have been away from their creative practice or taken time away from formal education (for example, a leave of absence, a pause in studies, time off to reflect and regroup) and are looking to reconnect with their work in a meaningful way

Number of Participants

10+ seats

Deadline

January 20, 2026 05:00 UTC

Selection Results (Announcement Dates)

February 14, 2026 05:00 UTC

Duration

February 14, 2026 - May 02, 2026

Costs

• $5,800.00-6800.00 program fee (one-time)

Housing

Guest House

Public Programs

Discussion, Open Studios, Seminars, Workshops

Program Description

Long Tone: Spring Thesis Studio with David Gersten Dates: February 14 – May 2, 2026 Arts Letters & Numbers presents Long Tone, a twelve-week on-site thesis studio led by David Gersten. Building on the success of its inaugural semester, the program continues Gersten’s long-form pedagogical practice, developed over nearly forty years of teaching internationally. Long Tone approaches education as an art form, transforming the studio into an open site of inquiry where listening, making, perception, and sustained attention shape creative practice. Working across material, spatial, and poetic registers, participants engage in an immersive, cross-disciplinary environment designed for deep focus and long-duration thinking. Now fully situated within Arts Letters & Numbers, the program operates outside conventional academic constraints while maintaining rigor, intensity, and care. For inquiries or student recommendations, contact info@artslettersandnumbers.com