Eric and Barbara Dobkin Native Artist Fellowship for Women
The IARC Native Artist Fellowship supports creative growth and innovative projects by indigenous women artists in any medium, fostering new work and public engagement.
Funder: School for Advanced Research
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (application open) | January 2027 (application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $15,000 per fellowship; non-residential; annual award
Summary: A non-residential fellowship supporting the creative growth of indigenous women artists in any media, offered annually by the Indian Arts Research Center.
Key Information: 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.
