Creative Renewal Arts Fellowship
The Creative Renewal Arts Fellowship funds central Indiana artists and arts administrators to pursue personal and creative renewal activities that foster well-being and growth, rather than direct project production.
Funder: Indy Arts Council
Due Dates: June 14, 2026 (eligibility deadline) | July 12, 2026 (optional draft review) | August 2, 2026 (full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $12,000 per awardee; 50 fellowships awarded per cycle; fellowship period is 18 months.
Summary: Supports central Indiana artists and arts administrators with funding for personal and creative renewal activities, not for project production.
Key Information: Eligibility submission is required to access the full application.
Description
The Creative Renewal Arts Fellowship, funded by Lilly Endowment, Inc. and administered by the Indy Arts Council, provides $12,000 grants to 50 professional artists and nonprofit arts administrators in central Indiana. The fellowship is designed to foster personal renewal and creative reconnection through activities such as travel, wellness retreats, spiritual practice, and exploration of new art forms. This program is not intended for project or artistic production but rather for individuals to invest in their own well-being and growth, with the belief that a refreshed creative community benefits the entire region. Fellowship activities must take place between November 2026 and May 2028.
