Top Art Fellowships 2026
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Deadline
Sep 1, 2026
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Rijksakademie Tech Fellowship Programme
Genre:
Art Fellowship
Art field:
Digital /
Sound /
Painting /
Drawing /
Photography /
Video /
Printmaking /
Installation /
Sculpture /
Textile Art /
Ceramics
Duration:
11 months
Theme: Eco / Ceramics / Library/Collection / Media lab / Paint/Print/Wood Workshop
Grant
Trainee/research programme in the workshops
Eligibility conditions
Resident of
Netherlands
Deadline
Anytime
Information
Mondriaan Fund - Artist Project
Genre:
Art Fellowship
Art field:
Digital /
Sound /
Painting /
Drawing /
Photography /
Video /
Printmaking /
Installation /
Performance /
Sculpture
Duration:
6 months
Grant
Eligibility conditions
No students
Resident of
Netherlands
and/or Caribbean part of the Kingdom
Deadline
Anytime
Information
Mondriaan Fund - Artist Start
Genre:
Art Fellowship
Art field:
Digital /
Sound /
Painting /
Drawing /
Photography /
Video /
Printmaking /
Installation /
Performance /
Sculpture
Duration:
1 year
Grant
Eligibility conditions
No students
Resident of
Netherlands
and/or Caribbean part of the Kingdom
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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.
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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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