2027 Aminah Robinson Fellowship
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2027 Aminah Robinson Fellowship supports an African American visual artist’s studio work rooted in storytelling, cultural heritage, and African American women, with time to create and engage the community.
Funder: Greater Columbus Arts Council
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application due)
Funding Amounts: $15,000 unrestricted award and daily studio access during a 90-day fellowship
Summary: Supports a professional African American visual artist in Franklin County, Ohio, creating work rooted in storytelling, cultural heritage, and the centrality of African American women.
Key Information: Applicants must have lived in Franklin County for at least one year and apply individually.
Description
The Greater Columbus Arts Council (GCAC), in partnership with the Columbus Museum of Art (CMA), offers the Aminah Robinson Fellowship to give a professional African American visual artist time and unrestricted financial support to focus on art making. The 90-day fellowship includes daily access to Robinson’s home studio in the Shepard neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio, for personal creative work.
The program centers on work deeply rooted in storytelling, cultural traditions and heritage, and the centrality of African American women. Reviewers consider artistic excellence, technical proficiency, innovative use of medium, and connections to Robinson’s aesthetic and spirit. The artist is expected to actively create artwork throughout the fellowship and participate in one community outreach opportunity, such as a workshop, demonstration, or lecture, directed by CMA. A public presentation may also be part of the experience.
