Top Art Fellowships 2026
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Deadline
June 15, 2026
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Queer Art Mentorship
Genre:
Art Fellowship
Art field:
Digital /
Painting /
Drawing /
Literature /
Photography /
Video /
Printmaking /
Installation /
Performance /
Sculpture /
Textile Art /
Ceramics
Duration:
1 year
Theme: Queer
Grant
Mentorship
Eligibility conditions
No students
Resident of
United States of America
Self-identified as queer, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, non-binary, and/or intersex
Deadline
June 15, 2026
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Columbus Museum of Art - Roy Lichtenstein Curatorial Fellowship
Genre:
Art Fellowship
Art field:
Curatorial
Duration:
2 years
Grant
Eligibility conditions
Applicants should have received a terminal degree in art history or a related field within the past five years
Deadline
June 15, 2026
Information
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Genre:
Art Fellowship
Art field:
Video /
Performance
Duration:
1½ years
Grant
Mentorship
Eligibility conditions
Resident of
New York (US)
For NYC based artists with 3+ years of professional experience specializing in dance and movement-based practices, performance art, storytelling, and video art.
Deadline
June 17, 2026
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Genre:
Art Fellowship
Art field:
Digital /
Painting /
Drawing /
Photography /
Video /
Printmaking /
Installation /
Performance /
Sculpture /
Textile Art /
Ceramics
Duration:
3 months
Theme: lic daJRoay
Grant
PR support + Mentorship + Exhibition
Eligibility conditions
For emerging women artists
Deadline
June 26, 2026
Information
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Genre:
Art Fellowship
Art field:
Literature /
Curatorial
Duration:
1 year
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Grant
Eligibility conditions
No students
Deadline
June 28, 2026
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Genre:
Art Fellowship
Art field:
Digital /
Painting /
Drawing /
Photography /
Video /
Printmaking /
Installation /
Performance /
Sculpture /
Textile Art /
Ceramics
Duration:
1 year
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Grant
Mentoring
Eligibility conditions
Deadline
June 30, 2026
Information
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Genre:
Art Fellowship
Art field:
Digital /
Sound /
Painting /
Drawing /
Photography /
Video /
Printmaking /
Installation /
Performance /
Sculpture /
Textile Art /
Ceramics
Duration:
1 year
Grant
Variable
Location
Rbnnüerg
Germany
Eligibility conditions
No students
Resident of
Bayern (DE)
Artists based in Nürnberg, DE
Deadline
June 30, 2026
Information
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Genre:
Art Fellowship
Art field:
Digital /
Painting /
Drawing /
Photography /
Video /
Printmaking /
Installation /
Performance /
Sculpture /
Textile Art /
Ceramics
Duration:
1 year
Grant
Eligibility conditions
No students
Resident of
Wien (AT)
Deadline
July 1, 2026
Information
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Genre:
Art Fellowship
Art field:
Digital /
Painting /
Drawing /
Photography /
Video /
Printmaking /
Installation /
Performance /
Sculpture /
Textile Art /
Ceramics
Duration:
2 years
Grant
Guidance and career support
Eligibility conditions
Resident of
Pennsylvania (US)
Artists within 150 miles of Philadelphia are eligible to apply.
Deadline
July 1, 2026
Information
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Genre:
Art Fellowship
Art field:
Digital /
Sound /
Painting /
Drawing /
Photography /
Video /
Printmaking /
Installation /
Performance /
Sculpture /
Textile Art /
Ceramics
Duration:
4 months
Grant
Eligibility conditions
No students
Resident of
Sachsen (DE)
Deadline
July 1, 2026
Information
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Genre:
Art Fellowship
Art field:
Digital /
Painting /
Drawing /
Photography /
Video /
Printmaking /
Installation /
Performance /
Sculpture /
Textile Art /
Ceramics
Duration:
6 months
Grant
Eligibility conditions
No students
Resident of
Sachsen (DE)
Deadline
July 7, 2026
Information
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Genre:
Art Fellowship
Art field:
Painting /
Drawing /
Photography /
Printmaking /
Installation /
Sculpture /
Ceramics
Duration:
1 year
Theme: rtiurAeaivgFt
Grant
Tutoring + Mentoring + Exhibition
Eligibility conditions
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.