Top Art Fellowships 2026
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Deadline
Oct 30, 2026
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ESAAA - Diplôme Supérieur de Recherche en Art
Genre:
Art Fellowship
Art field:
Digital /
Painting /
Drawing /
Photography /
Video /
Printmaking /
Installation /
Performance /
Sculpture /
Textile Art /
Ceramics /
Curatorial
Duration:
more than 2 years
Grant
Eligibility conditions
Resident of
France
Hold a DNSEP (five-year higher education degree, Master’s-level qualification) or an equivalent degree.
Deadline
Nov 8, 2026
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Seize Mille - Pro Pulse
Genre:
Art Fellowship
Art field:
Digital /
Painting /
Drawing /
Photography /
Video /
Printmaking /
Installation /
Performance /
Sculpture /
Textile Art /
Ceramics
Duration:
2 years
Grant
Support for professional development
Eligibility conditions
Resident of
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté (FR)
Applicants must have obtained a DNSEP (art/design) between 2024 and 2026 from a higher education institution for art and design
Deadline
Nov 8, 2026
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Seize Mille - Pôle Position
Genre:
Art Fellowship
Art field:
Digital /
Painting /
Drawing /
Photography /
Video /
Printmaking /
Installation /
Performance /
Sculpture /
Textile Art /
Ceramics
Duration:
Grant
Support + Exhibitions
Eligibility conditions
Resident of
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté (FR)
Open to artists and graphic designers who graduated within the last three years from the higher schools of art in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté (EMA – Chalon-sur-Saône, ENSA – Dijon, and ISBA – Besançon); all media are accepted.
Deadline
Nov 13, 2026
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École Nationale Supérieure de la Photographie - Mentorship
Genre:
Art Fellowship
Art field:
Photography
Duration:
5 months
Grant
Mentorship
Eligibility conditions
Applicants must have at least five years artistic activity and good French and English skills
Deadline
Nov 30, 2026
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Fabre Museum - François Daulte Scholarship
Genre:
Art Fellowship
Art field:
Curatorial
Duration:
2 years
Theme: The beginnings of Impressionism / The history of art criticism during the second half of the 19th century
Grant
Eligibility conditions
For French- or English-speaking researchers in history and art history who are enrolled in a doctoral program or hold a Ph.D
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.
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