Core Fellowship Program
Penland’s Core Fellowship offers early career craft artists a year-long, immersive program combining technical workshops, hands-on experience, and community engagement in a collaborative craft school setting.
Funder: Penland School of Craft
Due Dates: June 15, 2026: Full application deadline — applications accepted through SlideRoom through June 15, 2026
Funding Amounts: $13,000 stipend for one year; tuition for up to seven workshops; free housing; meals during programming; eight fellowships available
Summary: One-year immersive work-study fellowship for early career craft artists, combining technical workshops with hands-on experience at Penland School of Craft.
Key Information: Applicants must be 21+; international applicants must already hold a qualifying visa or permanent residency.
Description
The Core Fellowship Program at Penland School of Craft is a highly immersive, one-year work-study opportunity designed for early career craft artists aiming to expand their technical skills and explore new media. Fellows participate in up to seven workshops across various craft disciplines, contribute 20–25 hours per week to the daily operations of the school, and become integral members of Penland’s vibrant creative community. The program emphasizes individualized educational experiences, interdisciplinary exploration, and professional growth, while providing fellows with private housing, meals during programming, a $13,000 stipend, and access to shared studio space. Fellows also engage in group exhibitions and have opportunities to present and sell their work.
