A.I.R. Galleryfellowship
A.I.R. Gallery Fellowship Program 2027–2028
- Who Can Apply: Women and non-binary visual artists working in any media, 18 or older, who live (or keep a studio) in New York City's five boroughs for the full fellowship (September 2027–August 2028). Applicants must not have had a solo show at a permanent NYC venue in the last 10 years, must not be enrolled in a degree program or a comparable fellowship/residency during the program, and must not be A.I.R. members, staff, past fellows or past A.I.R. solo exhibitors. Collaborative teams may apply.
- The Focus: A 12-month fellowship for emerging and underrepresented artists that leads to the artist's first solo exhibition in New York City, with mentorship, studio visits and professional development.
- The Funding: The artist receives a $3,000 stipend, a solo exhibition at A.I.R. Gallery (Spring/Summer 2028), an A.I.R. artist-mentor, 4–5 professional development workshops, a studio visit with a review panelist and ongoing staff support.
- Key Requirements: Apply on Submittable by November 10, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Review is anonymous: no names in any file name or material. Submit an artist statement, CV and images of your strongest work from the past three years (one view per image). Notification April 2027.
DeadlineTuesday, November 10, 2026
Stipend$3,000 stipend, plus a first solo exhibition in New York City, mentorship and professional development over a 12-month fellowship
Application fee$40
Duration12 months
Program dates12-month fellowship, September 2027 – August 2028; professional development workshops Fall 2027; solo exhibition at A.I.R. Gallery Spring/Summer 2028.
LocationBrooklyn, NY
Open toLocal artists only
Career stagesEmerging
Application notesApply through Submittable by November 10, 2026, 11:59 PM ET; a free info session is held October 29, 2026 at 6:30 PM (recording available). The review is anonymous: if any file name or material contains your name, the application is disqualified. Submit your strongest, most representative work from the past three years (no sketches or works in progress; one view per image), with your artist statement and CV. Applicants must live or keep a studio in the five boroughs; A.I.R. cannot sponsor visas. Fellows must complete the solo exhibition, hold a group discussion during it and take part in the workshops, missing no more than two monthly events. The stipend is split among members of a collaborative team. A $40 application fee is reported for the Submittable form (not shown on the public pages). Questions: info@airgallery.org.
Contactinfo@airgallery.org
A.I.R. Gallery
airgallery.orgOrganization based in Brooklyn