Aminah Robinson Fellowship
The Aminah Robinson Fellowship offers a 90-day studio residency and $15,000 award to support African American visual artists in Franklin County, Ohio, focusing on storytelling and cultural heritage.
Funder: Greater Columbus Arts Council
Due Dates: September 1, 2026 (Application Due) | May 1, 2027 (Final Report Due)
Funding Amounts: $15,000 unrestricted award plus 90-day residency and studio access; paid in two installments.
Summary: 90-day residency and $15,000 award for African American visual artists in Franklin County, Ohio, supporting art practice and community engagement.
Key Information: Only individual African American visual artists residing in Franklin County are eligible; video, film, and digital installations are not eligible.
Description
The Aminah Robinson Fellowship, offered by the Greater Columbus Arts Council in partnership with the Columbus Museum of Art, provides a 90-day artist residency and a $15,000 unrestricted award to a professional African American visual artist residing in Franklin County, Ohio. The fellowship grants daily access to Aminah Robinson’s historic home studio, allowing the artist concentrated time to focus on their practice. Fellows are expected to participate in at least one community outreach activity, such as a workshop, demonstration, or lecture, coordinated with the Columbus Museum of Art. The program honors the legacy of Aminah Robinson, emphasizing storytelling, cultural traditions, and heritage, especially as they relate to African American women.
