[Art Bridges Foundation](https://artbridgesfoundation.org)

No new placements in 2025; program is under evaluation

Multi-year fellowships; typically 3-year appointments at partner museums

Supports emerging arts professionals from underrepresented groups through museum-based fellowships and mentorship.

Program is not currently accepting new applications; check back for updates.

--- ## Description The Art Bridges Fellows Program is designed to foster inclusive leadership in the museum sector by supporting a national cohort of emerging arts professionals and mentors. The program specifically aims to establish career pathways for individuals from historically underrepresented groups in the arts, providing fellows with hands-on experience in various aspects of museum work and professional development through mentorship. Fellows are placed at partner museums for multi-year appointments and participate in annual gatherings and residencies. The goal is to diversify museum leadership and introduce new models for fellowship roles within museums. Currently, the program is in its third year and undergoing evaluation; no new fellows are being placed at this time. --- ## Due Dates - No open application cycle for 2025; the program is under evaluation. - Updates on future cycles will be posted on the [program page](https://artbridgesfoundation.org/art-bridges-fellows-program). --- ## Funding Amount - Fellowships are typically structured as three-year, full-time appointments at partner museums. - Each position is connected to substantial, multiyear Art Bridges initiatives. - Funding includes salary support, professional development, travel for annual gatherings, and a monthlong residency in the first year. --- ## Eligibility - Designed for emerging arts professionals, particularly those from historically underrepresented groups in the museum sector. - Fellows are typically placed at partner museums participating in major Art Bridges initiatives. - Eligibility criteria and application materials are determined by the specific partner museum and program cycle. --- ## Application Process - The program is not currently accepting new applications. - In previous cycles, partner museums hired fellows for three-year appointments, with roles tied to Art Bridges initiatives. - Prospective applicants should check the [program website](https://artbridgesfoundation.org/art-bridges-fellows-program) for future updates or subscribe to the Art Bridges newsletter for announcements. --- ## Additional Information - The program includes: - Hands-on experience at a partner museum. - Ongoing mentorship and professional development. - Participation in annual fellow gatherings and a monthlong orientation residency in Bentonville, Arkansas. - Each fellowship is tailored to the needs of the partner museum and the goals of Art Bridges’ multiyear programs. - Read more about current and past fellows on the [Meet the Fellows](https://artbridgesfoundation.org/about) page. --- ## External Links - [Art Bridges Fellows Program Overview](https://artbridgesfoundation.org/art-bridges-fellows-program) - [Art Bridges Foundation Home](https://artbridgesfoundation.org) - [Application Portal (for reference)](https://artbridgesfoundation.my.site.com/ApplicationPortal/) - [Contact Us](https://artbridgesfoundation.org/contact-us) - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://artbridgesfoundation.org/faq) - [Meet the Fellows](https://artbridgesfoundation.org/about) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |---------------|-------------------------------------------------------------| | Address | 850 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR 72712, USA | | Email | [info@artbridgesfoundation.org](mailto:info@artbridgesfoundation.org) | | Phone | [479.315.4600](tel:479.315.4600) | | Contact Form | [Contact Us](https://artbridgesfoundation.org/contact-us) |

Art Bridges Fellows Program

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