Scottsdale Artsfellowship
Scottsdale Arts ArtSpark
- Who Can Apply: Individual artists aged 18+ who live in Maricopa County, Arizona and graduated from high school or a post-secondary program within 18 months of the program start; visual art, photography, media, film, literary and performing artists are eligible. Not open to groups or collectives, or to anyone in full-time study during the program.
- The Focus: A ten-month career development program (funding cycle January 1 to June 30, 2027) with business workshops, mentorship, new work and a public community engagement event.
- The Funding: The artist receives up to $7,500: a $5,000 stipend plus $1,000–$2,500 in project funding, and free studio space at Cattle Track Arts Compound from January to June.
- Key Requirements: Apply on Submittable by 11:59 p.m. on November 16, 2026 with three work samples (one made in the last year) and the project budget form.
DeadlineMonday, November 16, 2026
AwardThe artist receives up to $7,500 in total: a $5,000 stipend plus $1,000–$2,500 in project funding for the materials and production of a community engagement activity.
Duration10 months
LocationScottsdale, AZ
Open toLocal artists only
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesEmerging
Disciplinesvisual arts, performing arts, career development
Application notesApplications are submitted through the Scottsdale Arts Submittable portal. Awardees must attend mandatory professional development sessions on Wednesdays, 3-6 p.m., on January 13, February 10, March 10 and April 14, 2027, create new work, and hold a public community engagement of at least two hours; the final report is due 15 days after the project or by October 1, 2027.
Scottsdale Arts
Organization based in Scottsdale