CAA Professional Development Fellowship in Visual Arts
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CAA Professional Development Fellowship in Visual Arts supports emerging artists with unrestricted assistance for job searches and studio materials to further their professional development.
This grant was recently updated
The 2026 application cycle is now closed; CAA replaced the application link with a closure notice.
Funder: College Art Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $10,000 unrestricted award per fellow, plus one year of CAA membership and next Annual Conference registration
Summary: Supports professional development for final-year and recent MFA or equivalent terminal-degree graduates in the visual arts.
Key Information: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and demonstrate financial need.
Description
The College Art Association’s Professional Development Fellowship in Visual Arts supports graduate students in the final year of an MFA or equivalent terminal-degree program and those who have recently earned their degree. Part of CAA’s fellowships and scholarships programming, it provides unrestricted financial assistance for professional development rather than support tied to a specified project.
The fellowship can support various aspects of an artist’s work, including job search expenses and purchasing materials for studio art practice. Alongside financial support, fellows receive access to CAA’s professional community through membership and registration for its next Annual Conference. Honorable mentions also receive membership and conference benefits. Scholars from historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
