Building Bridges Artist Fellowship
The Building Bridges Artist Fellowship by Sundance Institute supports artists elevating U.S. Muslim narratives through mentorship, funding, and professional development.
Funder: Sundance Institute
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Application deadline, anticipated/projected)
Funding Amounts: $10,000 unrestricted grant per fellow; year-long fellowship with mentorship and professional development
Summary: Supports artists working on U.S. Muslim narratives with funding, mentorship, and professional development through the Artist Accelerator Program.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected and subject to change.
Description
The fellowship is a year-long program within the Sundance Institute’s Artist Accelerator, developed in partnership with the Islamic Scholarship Fund and supported by the Doris Duke Foundation. It is designed to uplift and empower artists who center U.S. Muslim narratives by providing financial resources, individualized mentorship, professional development, and access to a vibrant creative community. The program’s artist-first approach ensures tailored support to advance both creative projects and broader artistic careers, fostering greater representation of U.S. Muslim stories in independent storytelling.
