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Los Angeles Performance Practicefellowship
California Arts Council’s Individual Artist Fellowships - Los Angeles County
Requires letters of reference
- Who Can Apply: Artists 18+ who are California residents for at least two years and primarily reside and work in Los Angeles County.
- The Focus: This fellowship provides unrestricted funding to uplift and celebrate artists across all disciplines at pivotal moments in their careers. The program acknowledges leadership in shaping culture and enhances artists' ability to contribute meaningfully to California’s diverse communities.
- The Funding: Unrestricted awards of $5,000 (Emerging), $10,000 (Established), or $50,000 (Legacy) are available with no application fee.
- Key Requirements: Requires an artist statement, resume/CV, and up to two work samples. Legacy applicants also need a letter of support.
DeadlineSaturday, June 6, 2026
Award$5,000–$50,000 USD unrestricted artist fellowships
Application fee$0
Duration12 months
Program datesSeptember 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027
LocationLos Angeles, CA
Career stagesEmerging, Mid-Career, Established, Late-Career
Age range18–
Application notesApplicants must submit narrative responses to general questions, with additional questions for Established and Legacy tiers. Responses can be written (approx. 250 words/question) or audio (2 mins/question). All applicants must provide an artistic resume/CV and up to two work samples (e.g., 10 pages of writing, 10 images, or 5 minutes of video/audio). Legacy Artist applicants must also have a one-page letter of support submitted directly by a colleague.
ContactFellowships@PerformancePractice.org
Los Angeles Performance Practice