Brother Thomas Fund and Fellows Program
The Brother Thomas Fund offers biennial, unrestricted fellowships to outstanding Greater Boston artists across disciplines to support creative excellence and career advancement.
Funder: The Boston Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Application and nomination deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Unrestricted $20,000 fellowship award per artist, biennial; 15–20 fellows per cycle
Summary: Biennial fellowships supporting outstanding Greater Boston artists across disciplines to foster creative excellence and community impact.
Key Information: Previous recipients are not eligible; open to mid-career and established artists in the Greater Boston area.
Description
The Brother Thomas Fund and Fellows Program, administered by The Boston Foundation, is a biennial fellowship that recognizes and supports a diverse cohort of Greater Boston artists who have demonstrated a high level of excellence in their creative fields. Established in 2007 to honor the legacy of Brother Thomas Bezanson, a renowned ceramic artist and Benedictine monk, the program aims to provide transformative, unrestricted awards to artists at pivotal moments in their careers. Fellows are selected from a wide range of disciplines—including visual, performing, literary, media, and craft arts—through a rigorous panel review process. The award is intended to enhance recipients’ ability to thrive, create new work, expand their professional networks, and increase their visibility within the arts community.
