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Open Call: 2027–28 QM-Jerome Foundation Fellowship for Emerging Artists

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Open Call: 2027–28 QM-Jerome Foundation Fellowship for Emerging Artists — Queens Museum
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  • Who Can Apply: Emerging visual artists living in the five boroughs of New York City with 2–10 years of experience generating new artistic works outside of a degree-granting program, who have not had solo exhibitions at established commercial galleries or museums or received major grants.
  • The Focus: Supporting emerging artists' first institutional solo museum exhibitions and artistic development through mentorship and curatorial collaboration.
  • The Funding: $20,000 per fellow, paid in two installments, covering artist fee, materials, and production costs.
  • Key Requirements: Portfolio/work samples, artist statement, proposed project description, CV/résumé, list of proposed mentors (established local artists), and completion of the application form via Submittable.
DeadlineMonday, September 28, 2026
Award$20,000 per fellow
Application fee$0
DurationOne year, culminating with exhibition opening in 2028
Program datesOne-year fellowship beginning January 2027; solo exhibition opens in 2028.
LocationQueens, NY
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesEmerging
Disciplinesvisual art
Application notesShortlisted candidates invited for in-person interview at QM in November 2026. Selection by jury of QM curatorial staff and two guest jurors. Applicants notified before end of year. Floor plans, sketches, or renderings not required but visual materials related to proposed project may be submitted. Reasonable accommodations available for accessibility needs; contact idea@queensmuseum.org or (718) 592-9700 ext. 145.
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