Fellowship Awards
Artist Trust's Fellowship Awards honor and support exceptional Washington State artists across all disciplines, advancing creative excellence and sustained artistic practice.
Funder: Artist Trust
Due Dates: November 3, 2025 | November 2, 2026
Funding Amounts: $10,000 per award | 15 awards annually | Unrestricted funds
Summary: Unrestricted, merit-based awards for practicing professional artists of exceptional talent residing in Washington State, supporting artistic excellence across all disciplines.
Key Information: Open to individual artists and artist teams in WA; BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, disabled, and rural artists strongly encouraged to apply.
Description
The Artist Trust Fellowship Awards provide unrestricted, merit-based support of $10,000 to practicing professional artists of exceptional talent and ability living in Washington State. As the longest-running Artist Trust award program, the Fellowships celebrate artistic excellence and sustained dedication across all disciplines. In addition to the main awards, several specialized fellowships are available for Black artists, trans and Indigiqueer artists, Native artists, and visual artists, each with specific eligibility criteria. The program aims to advance the careers of artists with well-developed bodies of work and a demonstrated commitment to their creative practice.
