Aurora PhotoCenterfellowship
Aurora PhotoCenter Fixed Focus Fellowship
- Who Can Apply: Photographers ages 18-26 living in Indiana; multidisciplinary artists may apply with a project that incorporates photography.
- The Focus: A year-long fellowship to create new photographic work for sale, exhibition, display, and other opportunities with tools, mentorship, and community.
- The Funding: In-kind: $1,000 credit for darkroom rental, scanning, digital prints, and alternative-process workshops; free 1-year Aurora membership and core workshops.
- Key Requirements: Email portfolio of up to 10 images or supporting materials (2000 px on the longest side at 72 dpi), a 250-word statement of interest, a 200-word short biography including age, and the names and emails of 2 references.
DeadlineSunday, November 15, 2026
DurationOne year
Program datesJanuary 29 - December 31, 2027
LocationIndianapolis, IN
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesEmerging
DisciplinesPhotography, Alternative and historic processes, Multidisciplinary practice incorporating photography
Age range18–26
Application notesApply by email to info@auroraphoto.org with the subject line 'Fixed Focus Fellowship 2027'. No individualized feedback is provided due to high volume. Fellows use Aurora's email reservation system to reserve tools; a request does not guarantee access to specific tools and rental times. Unused credit reverts to the program after December 31, 2027. No key access to the facility is included.
Contactinfo@auroraphoto.org
Aurora PhotoCenter
Organization based in Indianapolis