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Fellowships for Artists
Current fellowships for artists — updated regularly with deadlines, funding, and eligibility across every medium.
Helpmann Academy
Helpmann Fellowships 2026
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Award: Three Helpmann Fellowships of up to $7,500CLOSING SOON: AUG 31, 2026
fellowshipRemoteApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Graduates and final-year students from South Australia's partner universities (Adelaide University, Flinders University, University of Adelaide, University of South Australia) in eligible creative disciplines; graduates eligible for up to five years from completion of study.
- The Focus: Ambitious, self-directed projects that advance artistic and professional development, including creation of new work, exhibitions, performances, residencies, internships, touring, recording, specialised training, and long-term professional development.
- The Funding: Up to $7,500 per fellowship (three fellowships available).
- Key Requirements: Artist CV, official academic transcript, project budget (using Helpmann template), project timeline, project confirmation/acceptances from collaborators/venues, two letters of support (from lecturer and industry professional on official letterhead), images/audio-visual demos, responses to four application questions (artist bio and practice, detailed proposal description, career development rationale, boldness/ambition of project), and optional additional support materials.
NCECA
NCECA Emerging Artist Fellowship
Baltimore, MD· Global
Award: $5,000 fellowship awardCLOSING SOON: SEP 2, 2026
fellowshipApp Fee: $0Dates: Mar 10, 2027 – Mar 13, 2027Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Artists working with ceramic materials/processes as a significant component of their work; must have active NCECA membership and not be currently matriculating for a degree in higher education.
- The Focus: Recognizing, cultivating, and amplifying vital new voices in ceramics; identifying under-recognized artists doing extraordinary work and highlighting them to an international audience.
- The Funding: $5,000 monetary award plus conference travel reimbursement (up to $1,000), exhibition shipping reimbursement (up to $600), complimentary conference registration, and one additional year of NCECA membership.
- Key Requirements: Short bio (50 words), artist statement (250 words), emerging statement (300 words), program guide description (50 words), headshot (300 ppi, 2"x3"), resume (2-page limit), website URL, 10 images with descriptions and relevance statements, and two recommenders' names and email addresses.
Gaby Hijar, Train, 2023 (Photo Credit: Sarah M. Vasquez)
Design Trust for Public Space
Design Trust for Public Space Photo Urbanism Fellowship
New York, NY
Stipend: $10,000CLOSING SOON: SEP 2, 2026
fellowshipApp Fee: $0Duration: 270–275 daysDates: October 2026–June 2027
- Who Can Apply: Photographers based in New York City, at least 21 years old, legally eligible to work in the US, with 5–7 years of photography experience preferred; full-time students ineligible, part-time students may apply; demonstrated interest in teaching youth/undergraduate students preferred.
- The Focus: Creating a photography project that illuminates public spaces as venues for arts, culture, and community in NYC, particularly in historically marginalized neighborhoods, in response to the Untaped initiative.
- The Funding: $10,000 stipend plus solo exhibition.
- Key Requirements: Portfolio of three representative images from the last three years; project proposal and approach statement (max 300 words) explaining interest in the topic, proposed work, relevance to your practice, and youth/teaching experience; artist statement on photography approach and camera(s) used (max 150 words); one-page resume with education, exhibition history, contact info; image list with title, date, location; at least two professional references with contact info.
Lewis Center for the Arts, Princeton University
The Hodder Fellowship
Princeton, NJ· National
Stipend: $93,000CLOSING SOON: SEP 8, 2026
fellowshipDuration: 304 daysDates: Academic Year
- Who Can Apply: Artists of exceptional promise, including composers, choreographers, performance artists, visual artists, writers, and translators.
- The Focus: This fellowship provides 'studious leisure' for artists to pursue significant new independent projects at Princeton University. Fellows are selected for their promise rather than past performance.
- The Funding: A $93,000 stipend is provided for the 10-month appointment, with an additional $5,000 for research expenses.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a resume, a 500-word project proposal, and work samples.
Lewis Center for the Arts, Princeton University
Princeton Arts Fellowship
Princeton, NJ· Global
Stipend: $93,000 per yearCLOSING SOON: SEP 8, 2026
fellowshipApp Fee: $0Duration: 730 daysDates: Sep 1, 2026 – Jul 1, 2028
- Who Can Apply: Early-career visual artists, filmmakers, poets, novelists, playwrights, designers, directors, performance artists, and interdisciplinary artists with recognized extraordinary promise. U.S. citizenship not required. Ph.D. holders from Princeton and past Hodder Fellowship recipients are ineligible.
- The Focus: Two-year teaching and artistic residency at a vibrant university community, with light teaching load and opportunity to develop artistic practice while engaging with undergraduate students.
- The Funding: $93,000 annual stipend for two consecutive academic years (September–July).
- Key Requirements: Submit CV, one reference contact, work samples, and a 750-word proposal on how you will develop your work, what you might teach, and your approach to community building. Teaching or artistic assignment expected; cannot hold concurrent teaching positions elsewhere during fellowship.
Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University
Radcliffe Fellowship
Cambridge, MA· Global
Stipend: $78,000CLOSING SOON: SEP 10, 2026
fellowshipDates: September 2027 - May 2028Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Professional visual artists must have at least five years of experience, several curated group shows, and two solo exhibitions.
- The Focus: This fellowship offers a full academic year to pursue ambitious projects in a vibrant, interdisciplinary community. Fellows benefit from the resources of Harvard University while developing their work.
- The Funding: Fellows receive a $78,000 stipend, a $5,000 project expense allowance, and may be eligible for additional relocation funds.
- Key Requirements: Requires a CV, 1,400-word project proposal, work sample, and contact information for three references for recommendation letters.
John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation
Guggenheim Fellowship
New York, NY· Global
Stipend: $25,000–$100,000Deadline: SEP 15, 2026
fellowshipApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Mid-career to advanced professionals who have already demonstrated exceptional creative ability in the arts or productive scholarship. Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada. Students (undergraduate or graduate) are strictly not eligible
- The Focus: The fellowship provides grants to allow exceptional individuals the dedicated time and freedom to engage in research or artistic creation under the freest possible conditions.
- The Funding: Varies greatly based on need, but typically ranges from $25,000 to over $100,000 (averaging around $40,000 - $55,000) of unrestricted funding.
- Key Requirements: A project proposal, a career narrative, a list of works, work samples (usually submitted later in October or November), and 3 to 4 reference letters. Application will open later this Summer and Final Deadline will be announced (likely to land around Mid-September).
American University
Visiting Artist Teaching Fellowship in Residence
Washington, DC· Global
Stipend: $5,900 teaching salary for a graduate course, $2,000 residency honorarium, $1,000 stipend for a public lecture and travel expensesDeadline: SEP 15, 2026
fellowshipApp Fee: $0Duration: 120–150 daysDates: Jan 1, 2027 – May 31, 2027Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Practicing visual artists with an MFA or anticipated MFA completion by January 15, 2027, from all regions.
- The Focus: Semester-long residential teaching fellowship in studio-driven pedagogy and artist mentorship within an MFA program.
- The Funding: $5,900 teaching salary, $2,000 residency honorarium, $1,000 stipend for public lecture and travel; fully funded housing and studio space.
- Key Requirements: Curriculum Vitae (highlighting exhibition history, teaching experience, awards, residencies), Statement of Interest (detailing mentorship approach and studio pedagogy philosophy), and portfolio of 20 high-resolution images with titles, years, media, dimensions, and contextual notes.
NCECA
Regina Brown Undergraduate Student Fellowship
Organization based in Boulder· National
Award: Up to three $2,000 fellowshipsDeadline: SEP 16, 2026
fellowshipRemoteApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Current NCECA Student Members who are full-time or part-time undergraduate or post-baccalaureate students enrolled at an accredited U.S. college, university, or art institute.
- The Focus: Support for undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students pursuing ceramic arts education and creative projects.
- The Funding: Up to three $2,000 fellowship awards.
- Key Requirements: Proposal application, supporting images, artist statement, CV/résumé, Fellowship Budget Template, and two recommender responses.
Laura Dethloff, Folklore Echoes No. 14 – Hypha Curates
NCECA
NCECA Graduate Student Fellowship
Organization based in Boulder· National
Award: Up to three $2,000 fellowshipsDeadline: SEP 16, 2026
fellowshipRemoteApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Current NCECA Student Members who are full-time graduate students enrolled at an accredited U.S. college, university, or art institute.
- The Focus: Support for graduate student projects and creative endeavors in ceramics.
- The Funding: Up to three $2,000 fellowship awards.
- Key Requirements: Completed application form, artist statement, project proposal with budget, supporting images, CV/résumé, Fellowship Budget Template, and two recommender responses.
Joy Okokon, Oto, 2025 (Photo credit: Anton Pleshka)
Queens Museum
Open Call: 2027–28 QM-Jerome Foundation Fellowship for Emerging Artists
Queens, NY
Award: $20,000 per fellowDeadline: SEP 28, 2026
fellowshipApp Fee: $0Duration: 365 days
- Who Can Apply: Emerging visual artists living in the five boroughs of New York City with 2–10 years of experience generating new artistic works outside of a degree-granting program, who have not had solo exhibitions at established commercial galleries or museums or received major grants.
- The Focus: Supporting emerging artists' first institutional solo museum exhibitions and artistic development through mentorship and curatorial collaboration.
- The Funding: $20,000 per fellow, paid in two installments, covering artist fee, materials, and production costs.
- Key Requirements: Portfolio/work samples, artist statement, proposed project description, CV/résumé, list of proposed mentors (established local artists), and completion of the application form via Submittable.
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Fondation Camargo
Camargo Fellowship
Cassis, PACA, France· Global
Deadline: OCT 1, 2026
fellowshipApp Fee: €0Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Open to international artists, scholars, and thinkers applying as individuals or collaborative teams across all career stages.
- The Focus: This fellowship supports groundbreaking research and interdisciplinary work in the arts and humanities. Residents are given ten weeks in a contemplative environment to freely think, create, and connect with other fellows.
- The Funding: Specific financial details and stipend amounts are not listed on the website; refer to the program guidelines.
- Key Requirements: Application requirements are not specified on the page; please consult the guidelines document on the program website.
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Fulbright U.S. Student Program – Creative & Performing Arts
United States· Global
Deadline: OCT 6, 2026
fellowshipApp Fee: $0Dates: 2027-2028
- Who Can Apply: U.S. citizens currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs, plus non-enrolled U.S. citizens who will hold a bachelor’s degree by the award start date and do not hold a Ph.D.; arts candidates should have relatively limited professional experience, typically seven years or less.
- The Focus: Independent study/research or eligible graduate degree enrollment in creative and performing arts in countries offering Fulbright Study/Research grants.
- The Funding: Country-specific living stipend and health benefits; Post-country grants include round-trip transportation and orientation, while tuition and other benefits vary by award and country.
- Key Requirements: Project title and abstract, Statement of Grant Purpose, Arts Experience Summary, Arts Portfolio Description, artistic portfolio, host affiliation documentation as required, three recommendations, post-secondary transcripts, language evaluation when required, and short-answer responses.
Clark Art Institute
Futures Fellowship
Williamstown, MA· Global
Stipend: $10,000Deadline: OCT 15, 2026
fellowshipApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $0Duration: 35–180 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Scholars from any country with a significant professional record; must hold a PhD or demonstrate equivalent professional experience. May be employed full- or part-time, or be independent scholars, artists, curators, and/or critics.
- The Focus: Research-based projects in art history, theory, interpretation, and visual culture; proposals that deepen, transform, or challenge current art-historical methods or enhance understanding of images in other humanities disciplines.
- The Funding: $10,000 stipend; private apartment; office in Manton Research Center library; travel expense reimbursement.
- Key Requirements: Online application form, CV, brief abstract (500 characters max), project description (750 words), proposed schedule for work during residency (250 words). All materials must be submitted in English.
La Maison Dora Maar
Dora Maar Fellowship
Ménerbes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France· Global
Stipend: $1,500Deadline: OCT 15, 2026
fellowshipApp Fee: $25Cost to Attend: $0Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Established international professionals in arts and letters, including visual artists, writers, and curators, who are not emerging creatives.
- The Focus: This fellowship provides established creatives with a period of intense concentration and focus for their work. Residents live and work independently within a small, international community in Dora Maar's former home in Ménerbes, France.
- The Funding: This is a fully-funded fellowship providing a $1500 stipend, a travel award, and has no participation fee.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a project description, a CV (4-page max), one letter of reference, and discipline-specific work samples.
Magnum Foundation
New York City Fellowship
New York, NY
Stipend: 5,000 USD stipendDeadline: DEC 21, 2026
fellowshipDuration: 84 daysDates: Fall and Spring sessions
- Who Can Apply: Early-career photographers based in New York City, including recent graduates and self-taught photographers of any age
- The Focus: Development of a photographic project addressing social issues and engaging with NYC communities, combined with paid arts administration experience
- The Funding: $5,000 stipend plus $25/hour for 16 hours per week of in-office work over 12 weeks
- Key Requirements: Must be based in New York City; must commit to 16 hours per week of in-office arts administration work for the 12-week fellowship period
Destiny Mata
PRAx | Oregon State University
PRAx Student Fellowship
Corvallis, OR
Award: $1,000Deadline: JAN 31, 2027
fellowshipApp Fee: $0Duration: 365 daysDates: Jun 2027 – Jun 2028
- Who Can Apply: Graduate and upper-division undergraduate students at Oregon State University with a minimum GPA of 3.0; must be enrolled at OSU throughout the fellowship year.
- The Focus: Interdisciplinary creative and journalistic projects at the intersection of art/humanities with science or engineering, developed through mentorship and research engagement.
- The Funding: $1,000 fellowship award; optional retreat at PLAYA in Summer Lake, Oregon.
- Key Requirements: Complete Submittable application form with answers to track-specific questions; provide a nomination letter from a faculty member; upload or link additional materials requested by your chosen fellowship track; identify mentors (at least one must be OSU-affiliated).
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Center for Craft
Windgate-Lamar Fellowship
Award: $15,000 in unrestricted fundsApplications open: December 1, 2026Deadline: JAN 31, 2027
fellowshipRemoteApp Fee: $10Duration: 365 daysDates: May 1, 2027 – Apr 30, 2028
- Who Can Apply: Graduating students (December 2026–August 2027) from four- or two-year undergraduate programs working in craft media; applicants must be U.S. citizens or in the process of applying for citizenship, be 18+, and be able to receive taxable income in the U.S. Nomination by a school faculty member or administrator is required.
- The Focus: Supporting emerging craft artists’ transition from student to working artist through unrestricted funds, professional development, and cohort convenings.
- The Funding: $15,000 unrestricted award, paid 70% after the grant agreement and 30% after the final report.
- Key Requirements: Nomination by a participating institution; online portfolio or website; artist statement; proposed use of funds; career goals; $15,000 budget; 12-month timeline; 10 images or short video clips; and two references.
Ellyse Egan, "Archive/Shelf," 2024, mild steel, 1.5 x 2 x 1 ft.
Kala Art Institute
Fellowship Program
Berkeley, CA· Global
Deadline: MAR 1, 2027
fellowshipApp Fee: $25Dates: July 2026 – June 2027
- Who Can Apply: Artists not enrolled in a degree-granting program during the fellowship period; open to multiple disciplines
- The Focus: Fully funded residencies supporting artists demonstrating conceptual creativity, originality, and artistic excellence
- The Funding: Fully funded residency with access to all Kala facilities and group exhibition participation
- Key Requirements: Statement of interest, CV, 5–10 work samples, two references; not eligible if enrolled in degree-granting program during July 2026–June 2027
Wassaic Project
Print Fellowship
Wassaic, NY· Global
Deadline: TBD
fellowshipApp Fee: $25Cost to Attend: $900
- Who Can Apply: Eligibility details are not specified; please visit the program website for requirements.
- The Focus: This fellowship supports the practice of printmaking within a community-focused residency setting, providing access to professional facilities in Wassaic, New York.
- The Funding: Specific financial details, stipends, or fees for the fellowship are not listed on the website.
- Key Requirements: Application requirements are not specified; please contact the organization directly for details.
Valerie Piraino
Arts Gowanus
Arts Gowanus Fellowship Program
Brooklyn, NY
Award: $12,000 USD (In-kind)Deadline: Rolling
fellowshipApp Fee: $0Duration: 365 daysDates: Fellowships begin on a rolling basis.
- Who Can Apply: Open to Brooklyn-based, low-income artists and makers in any medium and at all career stages.
- The Focus: This fellowship provides a free studio space and career development to support a sustainable art practice. The year-long program culminates in a public exhibition supported by Arts Gowanus.
- The Funding: The fellowship covers the full cost of a studio for one year and provides tailored material and production support.
- Key Requirements: Requires a 10-hour weekly studio commitment, participation in programming, and a portfolio of 5-10 recent artworks.
The Dedalus Foundation
Senior Fellowship
New York, NY· National
Stipend: Up to $30,000Deadline: TBD
fellowshipApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Open to established writers and scholars who are US citizens and not currently enrolled in an academic degree program.
- The Focus: This fellowship supports critical and historical studies of 20th-century painting, sculpture, and allied arts. It aims to foster significant scholarly contributions to the field of modernism.
- The Funding: Provides a fellowship stipend of up to $30,000, with the amount varying based on project needs.
- Key Requirements: Applicants are required to submit an online application and provide letters of reference.
Juan Javier Salazar
CUE Art Foundation
Art Critic Mentorship Program
New York, NY· Global
Stipend: $600 honorariumDeadline: Rolling
fellowshipApp Fee: $0
- The Funding: $600 USD
- Key Requirements: Writers work with an established art critic mentor to produce essays for CUE's exhibition catalogues.
Tsohil Bhatia