Art Bridges Fellows Program
The Art Bridges Fellows Program offers three-year museum fellowships with mentorship and professional development to support emerging arts professionals from underrepresented backgrounds.
Funder: Art Bridges Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Three-year fellowships; funding details not publicly specified
Summary: Supports emerging arts professionals from underrepresented backgrounds with museum fellowships, mentorship, and professional development.
Key Information: Program is currently paused for evaluation; next application cycle anticipated in 2026.
Description
The Art Bridges Fellows Program is designed to develop inclusive leadership within museums by supporting a national cohort of emerging arts professionals and mentors, particularly from historically underrepresented groups. Fellows are placed at partner museums for three-year appointments, where they participate in major Art Bridges initiatives, receive ongoing professional development, and engage in a supportive professional network. The program includes annual gatherings, a monthlong residency, and orientation in Bentonville, Arkansas.
