Aminah Robinson Fellowship
The Aminah Robinson Fellowship by Greater Columbus Arts Council offers a 90-day residency and studio access to support African American visual artists’ creative and cultural work in Franklin County, Ohio.
Funder: Greater Columbus Arts Council
Due Dates: September 2, 2026 (Full application deadline, 5 p.m. EST)
Funding Amounts: $15,000 unrestricted award; 90-day residency with daily studio access
Summary: 90-day fellowship for African American visual artists in Franklin County, Ohio, offering studio access, monetary support, and community engagement opportunities.
Key Information: Only individual African American visual artists residing in Franklin County are eligible; collaborative and video/digital installation projects are not accepted.
Description
The fellowship, offered by the Greater Columbus Arts Council in partnership with the Columbus Museum of Art, provides a 90-day immersive residency and a $15,000 unrestricted award for a professional African American visual artist residing in Franklin County, Ohio. The selected artist gains daily access to Aminah Robinson’s historic home studio to focus on their creative practice and is expected to participate in at least one community outreach activity. The program honors Aminah Robinson’s artistic legacy and her commitment to community, culture, and African American heritage, encouraging storytelling and the celebration of cultural traditions in the selected artist’s work.
