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Fellowships for Artists

Current fellowships for artists — updated regularly with deadlines, funding, and eligibility across every medium.

Manhattan Graphics Center

MGC Community Print Studio Fellowship

New York, NY

Stipend: $125 materials reimbursementCLOSING SOON: JUL 31, 2026

fellowshipApp Fee: $0Duration: one term

• Who Can Apply: Emerging and mid-career artists in the New York area who have not previously taken a class, taught a class, served as a monitor, or purchased open workshop time at MGC; current college or university students are not eligible
• The Focus: Access to printmaking studio facilities and instruction at Manhattan Graphics Center
• The Funding: $125 materials reimbursement, unlimited workshop hours for one term, storage space, and MGC membership
• Key Requirements: Financial need is considered in awarding; applicants must not have prior affiliation with MGC

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Lewis Center for the Arts, Princeton University

The Hodder Fellowship

Princeton, NJ· National

Stipend: $93,000Deadline: 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.

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Lewis Center for the Arts, Princeton University

Princeton Arts Fellowship

Princeton, NJ· Global

Stipend: $93,000 per yearDeadline: 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.

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Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University

Radcliffe Fellowship

Cambridge, MA· Global

Stipend: $78,000Deadline: 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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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