Top Art Fellowships 2026
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Deadline
Aug 9, 2026
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Künstler:innenhaus Bremen - Visiting Curators
Genre:
Art Fellowship
Art field:
Digital /
Painting /
Drawing /
Photography /
Video /
Printmaking /
Installation /
Performance /
Sculpture /
Textile Art /
Ceramics
Duration:
Theme: Visiting Curators
Grant
Visiting Curators
Eligibility conditions
Resident of
Bremen (DE)
Deadline
Aug 16, 2026
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BPA // Berlin Program for Artists - Mentorship
Genre:
Art Fellowship
Art field:
Digital /
Painting /
Drawing /
Photography /
Video /
Printmaking /
Installation /
Performance /
Sculpture /
Textile Art /
Ceramics
Duration:
2 years
Grant
Studio visits / Mentoring
Eligibility conditions
Resident of
Berlin (DE)
Deadline
Aug 30, 2026
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Neue Kunst In Hamburg - Travel Fellowship
Genre:
Art Fellowship
Art field:
Digital /
Painting /
Drawing /
Photography /
Video /
Printmaking /
Installation /
Performance /
Sculpture /
Textile Art /
Ceramics
Duration:
5 months
Grant
Eligibility conditions
Born between 1986 (included) and 2008 (included)
Resident of
Hamburg (DE)
Deadline
Aug 31, 2026
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Alexander Tutsek Foundation - Artist and Child Stipend
Genre:
Art Fellowship
Art field:
Sculpture
/
Glass
Duration:
1 year
Theme: Glass
Grant
Eligibility conditions
No students
Resident of
Germany
For artists who are mothers of children over one year old who are not yet of school age
Deadline
Sep 2, 2026
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Berlin Senat - Work Stipend
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
Berlin (DE)
Deadline
Sep 10, 2026
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Fellowship Program "Weltoffenes Berlin"
Genre:
Art Fellowship
Art field:
Digital /
Painting /
Drawing /
Photography /
Video /
Printmaking /
Installation /
Performance /
Sculpture /
Textile Art /
Ceramics /
Curatorial
Duration:
1 year
Grant
Eligibility conditions
No students
Resident of
Berlin (DE)
For event venues, initiatives, associations, and civil law partnerships, etc. Individuals are not eligible to apply.
Deadline
Sep 11, 2026
Information
Martin Roth Initiative - Relocation stays for artists and cultural practitioners
Genre:
Art Fellowship
Art field:
Digital /
Painting /
Drawing /
Photography /
Video /
Printmaking /
Installation /
Performance /
Sculpture /
Textile Art /
Ceramics /
Curatorial
Duration:
Grant
Monthly scholarship + counselling
Eligibility conditions
For artists and cultural practitioners facing persecution or insecurity due to their commitment to open societies, who are artistically active and able to collaborate with a host institution, can apply jointly with cultural or socially relevant organizations for support.
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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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