Top Art Fellowships 2026
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Deadline
Feb 12, 2026
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Arts Council Chomhairle Ealaion - Bursary Award
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
Ireland
Deadline
Feb 12, 2026
Information
Collegium Helveticum - Fellowship Program
Genre:
Art Fellowship
Art field:
Digital /
Sound /
Painting /
Drawing /
Literature /
Photography /
Video /
Printmaking /
Installation /
Performance /
Sculpture /
Textile Art /
Ceramics /
Music
Duration:
10 months
Grant
2,000 CHF travel costs
Eligibility conditions
No students
For artists graduated from art school less than 5 years ago. The working language at the Collegium is English
Deadline
Feb 15, 2026
Information
Cnsil-au ttsduf tonns-ia -ss.ertnmpeptisgu
Genre:
Art Fellowship
Art field:
Digital /
Sound /
Painting /
Drawing /
Photography /
Video /
Printmaking /
Installation /
Performance /
Sculpture /
Textile Art /
Ceramics
Duration:
1 year
Grant
Workshops
Eligibility conditions
No students
Born between 1991 (included) and 2001 (included)
Resident of
Hamburg (DE)
Deadline
Feb 15, 2026
Information
Lsaseriewbkshtcooaidre u sereobp at lloeus erphicnevrcahsllat rckrey/i ra t-r
Genre:
Art Fellowship
Art field:
Digital /
Painting /
Drawing /
Photography /
Video /
Printmaking /
Installation /
Performance /
Sculpture /
Textile Art /
Ceramics
Duration:
6 months
Grant
Collaboration with researchers
Eligibility conditions
Deadline
Feb 16, 2026
Information
Os amisetc rpr nefrrt-pahomog
Genre:
Art Fellowship
Art field:
Digital /
Sound /
Painting /
Architecture /
Drawing /
Literature /
Photography /
Video /
Printmaking /
Installation /
Performance /
Sculpture /
Textile Art /
Ceramics /
Music
Duration:
8 months
Grant
Mentorship + Public presentation
Eligibility conditions
Deadline
Feb 17, 2026
Information
Iouaa rdgispw aerflsle rihnea m t reppe-gue
Genre:
Art Fellowship
Art field:
Digital /
Sound /
Painting /
Drawing /
Photography /
Video /
Printmaking /
Installation /
Performance /
Sculpture /
Textile Art /
Ceramics
Duration:
Theme: earlTv
Grant
Eligibility conditions
Born between 1986 (included) and 2007 (included)
Resident of
Austria
Nationality:
Austrian
Deadline
Feb 26, 2026
Information
Fcreg nantd iyunesaan-dionr mrd
Genre:
Art Fellowship
Art field:
Digital /
Painting /
Drawing /
Photography /
Video /
Printmaking /
Installation /
Performance /
Sculpture /
Textile Art /
Ceramics
Duration:
Theme: rfcao iitedrnsesGnre
Grant
Variable
Eligibility conditions
Resident of
Netherlands,
Netherlands Antilles
Deadline
Feb 28, 2026
Information
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Genre:
Art Fellowship
Art field:
Digital /
Painting /
Drawing /
Photography /
Video /
Printmaking /
Installation /
Performance /
Sculpture /
Textile Art /
Ceramics
Duration:
Grant
Exhibition
Eligibility conditions
Born between 1986 (included) and 2001 (included)
Resident of
Freiburg (CH),
Genève (CH),
Jura (CH),
Neuchâtel (CH),
Vaud (CH),
Valais (CH)
Deadline
Feb 28, 2026
Information
Dtniiusa dtsrttst uopsetg
Genre:
Art Fellowship
Art field:
Digital /
Sound /
Painting /
Drawing /
Photography /
Video /
Printmaking /
Installation /
Performance /
Sculpture /
Textile Art /
Ceramics
Duration:
Grant
Variable
Eligibility conditions
Resident of
Baden-Württemberg (DE)
Artists baded in Stuttgart (DE)
Deadline
Feb 28, 2026
Information
Zou am-iurnoenfad o o dr asnac ziuedidtpsrefe&m
Genre:
Art Fellowship
Art field:
Sculpture
Duration:
1 year
Theme: esnSofts
Grant
Eligibility conditions
No students
Resident of
Switzerland
Nationality:
Swiss
For Swiss artists or artists who have been living in Switzerland for more than five years
Deadline
Mar 1, 2026
Information
O nztrhkguew-urazge jr nk a
Genre:
Art Fellowship
Art field:
Digital /
Painting /
Drawing /
Photography /
Video /
Printmaking /
Installation /
Performance /
Sculpture /
Textile Art /
Ceramics
Duration:
Grant
Eligibility conditions
No students
Born between 1951 (included) and 1996 (included)
Resident of
Zug (CH)
Deadline
Mar 1, 2026
Information
lc tnirahclsupohtrgsosisofao geronys
Genre:
Art Fellowship
Art field:
Painting /
Drawing /
Literature /
Photography /
Video /
Printmaking /
Installation /
Performance /
Sculpture /
Ceramics
Duration:
1 year
Grant
Exhibition
Eligibility conditions
No students
Born between 1991 (included) and 2008 (included)
Resident of
Nordrhein-Westfalen (DE)
Deadline
Mar 1, 2026
Information
Mpnaiiwmflhx scaoalhe
Genre:
Art Fellowship
Art field:
Sound /
Performance
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Grant
Advisory panel + Production support
Eligibility conditions
Projects must be past the initial concept phase, must include a live element, and have not been previously presented in New York City.
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.