Top Art Fellowships 2026
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Deadline
Apr 17, 2026
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ADAGP / Bétonsalon - Research and Production Stipend
Genre:
Art Fellowship
Art field:
Digital /
Sound /
Painting /
Drawing /
Photography /
Video /
Printmaking /
Installation /
Performance /
Sculpture /
Textile Art /
Ceramics
Duration:
6 months
Theme: Research and Production
Grant
Eligibility conditions
Resident of
France
Nationality:
French
Deadline
Apr 19, 2026
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Rudolf Augstein Foundation - Mentoring Program
Genre:
Art Fellowship
Art field:
Digital /
Painting /
Drawing /
Photography /
Video /
Printmaking /
Installation /
Performance /
Sculpture /
Textile Art /
Ceramics
Duration:
8 months
Grant
Mentorship
Eligibility conditions
Resident of
Germany
For women, trans, inter and non-binary artists
Deadline
Apr 24, 2026
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CCA Islands Travel Scholarship
Genre:
Art Fellowship
Art field:
Digital /
Sound /
Painting /
Architecture /
Drawing /
Photography /
Video /
Printmaking /
Installation /
Performance /
Sculpture /
Textile Art /
Ceramics /
Curatorial
Duration:
Grant
Eligibility conditions
Born between 1991 (included) and 2008 (included)
Deadline
Apr 27, 2026
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Tcretsdns ih irsrwreganta oa ttmmiea
Genre:
Art Fellowship
Art field:
Digital /
Painting /
Drawing /
Photography /
Video /
Printmaking /
Installation /
Performance /
Sculpture /
Textile Art /
Ceramics
Duration:
8 months
Grant
Mentoring
Eligibility conditions
Resident of
Ireland
Deadline
Apr 27, 2026
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Ypwi etlilcsisahhlsfto crpawa
Genre:
Art Fellowship
Art field:
Digital /
Painting /
Drawing /
Literature /
Photography /
Video /
Printmaking /
Installation /
Performance /
Sculpture /
Textile Art /
Ceramics /
Curatorial
Duration:
6 weeks
Theme: eVisavMnIhesigitiel i ln kbb
Grant
Eligibility conditions
Deadline
Apr 30, 2026
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Genre:
Art Fellowship
Art field:
Digital
Duration:
Theme: tisitgrlDAa
Grant
Eligibility conditions
Resident of
Baden-Württemberg (DE)
For artists who have completed a degree in fine arts, media arts, digital arts or a related field at a college, art academy or university are eligible to apply. The degree should have been completed no more than ten years prior to the application date.
Deadline
Apr 30, 2026
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Ehpa eseicsdlmsngoiecrar fah
Genre:
Art Fellowship
Art field:
Digital /
Painting /
Drawing /
Photography /
Video /
Printmaking /
Installation /
Performance /
Sculpture /
Textile Art /
Ceramics /
Curatorial
Duration:
Grant
Eligibility conditions
Born between 1986 (included) and 2008 (included)
Resident of
France
Nationality:
French
Deadline
May 2, 2026
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N oants regf rsdtahaltjutitwa-ieinisc itatl s ir
Genre:
Art Fellowship
Art field:
Digital /
Sound /
Painting /
Drawing /
Photography /
Video /
Printmaking /
Installation /
Performance /
Sculpture /
Textile Art /
Ceramics /
Curatorial /
Music
Duration:
6 months
Grant
Residency in Amsterdam + Online meetings + Published feature
Eligibility conditions
Resident of
Albania,
Armenia,
Austria,
Belgium,
Bosnia and Herzegovina,
Bulgaria,
Croatia,
Cyprus,
Czech Republic,
Denmark,
Estonia,
Finland,
France,
Georgia,
Germany,
Greece,
Hungary,
Iceland,
Ireland,
Italy,
Latvia,
Liechtenstein,
Lithuania,
Luxembourg,
North Macedonia,
Malta,
Moldova,
Netherlands,
Norway,
Poland,
Portugal,
Romania,
Serbia,
Slovakia,
Slovenia,
Spain,
Sweden,
Tunisia,
Ukraine,
Kosovo
For practicing artists, cultural practitioners or key members of initiatives addressing legacies of injustice and violence.
Deadline
May 12, 2026
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O t asl-nedantlratr euspvswéasr aomi
Genre:
Art Fellowship
Art field:
Digital /
Painting /
Drawing /
Photography /
Video /
Printmaking /
Installation /
Performance /
Sculpture /
Textile Art /
Ceramics
Duration:
2 years
Grant
Eligibility conditions
No students
Resident of
Pays de la Loire (FR)
For artists based in the Nantes metropolitan area (FR)
Deadline
May 13, 2026
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Lrsai pemncrilemcri svlcaosensm mutrtyhteh io
Genre:
Art Fellowship
Art field:
Digital /
Painting /
Drawing /
Photography /
Video /
Printmaking /
Installation /
Performance /
Sculpture /
Textile Art /
Ceramics
Grant
Variable
Eligibility conditions
Born between 1951 (included) and 2001 (included)
Resident of
Washington (US)
You must have $10,000 or more in student loan debt and have a gross annual income of $75,000 or less
Deadline
May 15, 2026
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Rnaltwegttlnosrfcl ront i ktnceeeic rim-yhahsph
Genre:
Art Fellowship
Art field:
Ceramics
Duration:
1 year
Theme: rmCaeic
Grant
Exhibition + Catalogue
Eligibility conditions
No students
Resident of
Minnesota (US)
For mid-career artists with a body of work that demonstrates a sustained level of accomplishment, commitment, and artistic excellence.
Deadline
May 15, 2026
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Genre:
Art Fellowship
Art field:
Painting /
Drawing /
Printmaking
Duration:
1 year
Grant
Mentorship + Exhibition
Eligibility conditions
Resident of
East Midlands,
East of England,
Greater London,
North East England,
North West England,
Scotland,
South East England,
South West England,
Wales,
West Midlands,
Yorkshire and the Humber
For early-career artists
If you want to develop your artistic practice without financial constraints hindering your creative process, then art fellowships are just what you need. They provide support and funding for artists to pursue their work. Explore our website to find art fellowships and get supported in your artistic development.
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What are art fellowships?
Art fellowships are financial grants awarded to artists to support their artistic development. They serve to alleviate financial constraints, allowing artists to focus on their work. In fostering artistic growth and exploration, fellowships can be used for a variety of purposes, including covering the cost of materials, or living expenses.
What are the typical amounts of art fellowships and how are they delivered?
The amounts of art fellowships vary widely, depending on the funding source and project's scale. These funds can be disbursed in various ways – some are paid as a one-time payment, while others are issued in monthly installments.
The presentation of the art fellowships on our website allows you to see in each case the specifics of any given fellowship that is offered.
How to find art fellowships?
Open calls for art fellowships often have specific eligibility criteria, including factors such as the applicant’s art discipline, age, nationality, residence location, and career stage. Because applying is a time-consuming process, it is essential to focus on suitable opportunities.
Our website features a carefully chosen list of high quality art fellowships for a range of different artist profiles. Use our search filters to simplify your search and only look for the fellowships that align with your profile.
How do I apply for art fellowships?
Most open calls for art fellowships require artists to submit a comprehensive application, including a project description, portfolio, artist statement, resume, and sometimes also a letter of recommendation.
Do you need help? Check our online courses that will teach you all the different aspects you need to be aware of in order to build a successful application.