[School for Advanced Research](https://sarweb.org)

November 2026 (application open) | January 2027 (application deadline)

$15,000 per fellowship; non-residential; annual award

A non-residential fellowship supporting the creative growth of indigenous women artists in any media, offered annually by the Indian Arts Research Center.

Forecasted dates—confirm on program page for updates.

--- ## Description This annual fellowship, administered by the Indian Arts Research Center (IARC) at the School for Advanced Research, supports the creative development of indigenous women artists working in any media. The award is non-residential and aims to foster new creative directions, encourage engagement with fresh ideas, and strengthen artistic talents across a wide range of disciplines. Both established and emerging artists are encouraged to apply, and the fellowship is open to indigenous women artists from any North American tribe or First Nations, working in any artistic medium. --- ## Due Dates - November 2026: Application open (anticipated/projected) - January 2027: Application postmark deadline / full application due (anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $15,000 award per fellowship - Non-residential; annual award - Funds can be used for project expenses, materials, equipment, and to support the artist’s time and creative development --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be indigenous women artists (Native American, First Nations, or indigenous to North America and its outlying territories, including Canada, the United States, and Mexico) - Open to both established and emerging artists - Artists may be working in any medium (e.g., sculpture, performance, basketry, painting, printmaking, digital art, mixed media, photography, pottery, writing, film and video, or others) - Applicants must be at least 18 years old by the application deadline - No upper age limit - Must specify affiliated tribe or nation (no requirement to provide tribal enrollment card) - Artists are responsible for their own materials and equipment (may use stipend for these costs) --- ## Application Process 1. **Review program information and FAQs:** - [Native Artist Fellowship FAQs](https://sarweb.org/iarc/native-american-artist-fellowships/faq) 2. **Prepare application materials:** - Complete the application form (available online or as a PDF for mail submission) - Provide an artist statement (500–1,000 words), answers to three application questions (a paragraph or two each), project proposal and timeline, and a resume/CV - Submit a project proposal that may use any medium; demonstrate technical proficiency in proposed medium 3. **Submission:** - Submit online via [application portal](https://apply.sarsf.org/Default.asp) or mail completed application to the IARC by the anticipated January deadline - Applications must be submitted as a single packet; incomplete applications will not be reviewed - No email or fax submissions accepted 4. **Deliverables if awarded:** - Complete a project resulting in one or more works - Submit a 1,000-word report and at least 10 photographs documenting project development and outcomes - Give a public presentation (in-person or remote) at the end of the fellowship - Participate in interviews and documentation for IARC archives --- ## Additional Information - The fellowship is non-residential; recipients may maintain other employment during the fellowship year - No equipment or studio space is provided; funds may be used for materials or equipment - Notification of award status is typically sent before May 1 - Past fellows and additional details are available on the [program page](https://sarweb.org/iarc/native-american-artist-fellowships/) --- ## External Links - [Program Overview](https://sarweb.org/iarc/native-american-artist-fellowships/) - [How to Apply / Application Portal](https://apply.sarsf.org/Default.asp) - [Native Artist Fellowship FAQs](https://sarweb.org/iarc/native-american-artist-fellowships/faq) - [Current and Past Fellows](https://sarweb.org/iarc/native-american-artist-fellowships/2026-artists/) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |--------------------------|--------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [info@sarsf.org](mailto:info@sarsf.org) | | Artist Fellowship Info | [iarc@sarsf.org](mailto:iarc@sarsf.org) | | Phone | 505-954-7200 | | Mailing Address | Indian Arts Research Center, School for Advanced Research, Attn: Native Artist Fellowships, P.O. Box 2188, Santa Fe, NM 87504-2188 | | Application Portal | [https://apply.sarsf.org/Default.asp](https://apply.sarsf.org/Default.asp) | ---

Eric and Barbara Dobkin Native Artist Fellowship for Women

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