CAA Professional Development Fellowship in Visual Arts
CAA Professional Development Fellowship in Visual Arts supports visual artists with unrestricted funding and opportunities to participate in CAA to advance their work and professional development.
Funder: College Art Association
Due Dates: November 15, 2026 (MFA and PhD Fellowships)
Funding Amounts: $10,000 unrestricted award per fellow, plus one-year CAA membership and next Annual Conference registration
Summary: Supports professional development for visual artists who recently earned an MFA or equivalent terminal degree or are in their final year.
Key Information: Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents and demonstrate financial need.
Description
The College Art Association’s Professional Development Fellowship in Visual Arts supports graduate students who recently received an MFA or equivalent terminal degree or are in the final year of their program. It provides unrestricted support for professional development in the visual arts, rather than funding a prescribed research topic, artistic medium, or project. Recipients can use the award to support various aspects of their work.
The fellowship combines financial support with opportunities to participate in CAA. Fellows and honorable mentions receive a free year of membership and complimentary registration for the next Annual Conference. The program is administered through CAA’s grants and awards activities, and scholars from historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
