Sundance Institute | The Asian American Foundation Fellowship and Scholarship
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Sundance Institute | The Asian American Foundation Fellowship and Scholarship supports Asian American artists with grants, project support, and mentorship to strengthen representation in independent media.
Funder: Sundance Institute
Due Dates: No application deadline published
Funding Amounts: Year-round support for 12 artists across two tracks; grant amounts not published
Summary: Supports Asian American artists through funding, project support, mentorship, and professional networks to strengthen representation in independent media.
Key Information: The Fellowship serves Sundance Institute-affiliated artists; the Scholarship introduces new creators to the Institute’s artist support pathway.
Description
Launched in 2022, the Sundance Institute | The Asian American Foundation Fellowship and Scholarship is a year-round initiative designed to support 12 Asian American artists. Administered through Sundance Institute’s Artist Accelerator Program and developed with support from The Asian American Foundation, it aims to strengthen Asian American representation in independent media.
The initiative combines artist support with professional growth and network development. Its priorities include strengthening connections with other organizations in the field and helping artists connect with like-minded creatives. The Artist Accelerator’s year-round fellowship framework offers community building, bespoke project support, access to funding, and professional development, alongside non-recoupable grants and individualized mentorship.
