Tulsa Artist Fellowship 2027-2029

Source Past Recipients

Details

Travel coveredHousing: StipendFamily-friendlyRequires letters of referenceFull-time commitmentCollectives eligible

Who Can Apply: US-based artists and arts workers of any discipline, aged 25+, with at least five years of field experience.
The Focus: This place-based fellowship supports visionary artists developing ambitious, community-engaged work that contributes to Tulsa’s cultural life. Fellows join a multidisciplinary cohort with access to extensive resources and opportunities for connection within the city.
The Funding: Fellows receive a $150,000 stipend, $36,000 for housing, plus additional funds for studio move-in, assistants, and wellness.
Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a CV, artistic statements, a three-year project proposal, work samples, and three professional references.

DeadlineThursday, May 7, 2026

Award$150,000

Application fee$0

LocationTulsa, OK

Career stagesMid-Career

DisciplinesPhotography, Nonfiction Writing, Performance, Interdisciplinary Art, Poetry, Translation, Criticism, Filmmaking, Curation, Sound Art, Social Practice

Age range25–

Application notesApplications are submitted online and require basic information, a resume/CV, biography (250 words), an Artistic Practice Statement (500 words), and a Fellowship Statement (500 words). A three-year project proposal is required, including a description (500 words) and role statement (200 words). Applicants must also submit a proposed budget for the $150,000 stipend and provide three professional references. Work sample requirements vary by discipline: 5-10 images for visual artists; up to 3 pages for poetry or 8 pages for prose; and a total of 10 minutes for time-based media. Collaborators must submit individual applications. Finalists will be invited for virtual interviews.

Contactsupport@tulsaartistfellowship.org

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