Alabama State Council on the ArtsfellowshipRemote
Alabama State Council on the Arts Individual Artist Fellowships
- Who Can Apply: Artists who have lived in Alabama for at least two years before the deadline and will remain residents through the grant period; categories include Visual Arts, Craft Arts and Media Arts/Photography. Past fellowship recipients must wait six years.
- The Focus: Unrestricted fellowships recognizing an artist's career to date and potential for growth, funding exploration and creative production.
- The Funding: The artist receives $7,500 in a single payment, with no matching funds required.
- Key Requirements: One Fellowship application per year through the Council's online grants portal by 5 pm on the March 1 deadline. Submit a professional biography, a current resume, a narrative on your artistic growth if awarded, a narrative on your contributions to Alabama's artistic communities, and samples of completed work from the past five years.
DeadlineMonday, March 1, 2027
AwardThe artist receives a $7,500 fellowship in a single payment, with no matching funds required.
LocationAL
Open toArtists in Alabama
ParticipationRemote
Career stagesAll Stages
Application notesApply through the Council's online grants portal using an individual account in your own name, not a school or nonprofit account. The Council strongly advises contacting the program manager for your category before applying (Visual Arts, Craft Arts and Media Arts/Photography: amy@arts.alabama.gov). Fellowship awards are taxable income and are paid in one payment between October and December.
Contactamy@arts.alabama.gov
Alabama State Council on the Arts