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New York Foundation for the Artsfellowship
The JGS Fellowship for Photography
- Who Can Apply: Photographers aged 25+ who are 12-month residents of New York State, excluding New York City, are eligible.
- The Focus: This fellowship supports excellence in photography, including traditional, experimental, and light-based practices. The award recognizes strong artistic merit, originality, and a cohesive vision demonstrated through completed works.
- The Funding: This program provides five selected artists with an unrestricted cash grant of $8,000 each.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit up to 10 digital images of completed work, an artist statement, and work sample descriptions.
DeadlineTuesday, May 19, 2026
Award$8,000
Application fee$0
LocationNew York, NY
Career stagesAll Stages
DisciplinesPhotography
Age range25–
Application notesApplications must be submitted online via Submittable. The application requires up to 10 digital images (JPG/JPEG, 2000px on longest side) of completed work. Applicants must also provide a required 250-word artist statement, a required 250-word work sample description, and an optional 250-word cultural statement. The review process consists of three elimination rounds by a peer panel.
New York Foundation for the Arts