Fellowship Awards - Artist Trust
Artist Trust’s Fellowship Awards support Washington State artists across all disciplines with unrestricted funding that recognizes artistic excellence and sustains their continued artistic practice.
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Funder: Artist Trust
Due Dates: November 2, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PST (Application deadline) | October 14, 2026 (Accessibility support requests)
Funding Amounts: 15 unrestricted awards of $10,000 each (award count subject to change); artist teams share $10,000 total
Summary: Unrestricted fellowships recognize artistic excellence and support the continued practice of Washington State artists across all disciplines.
Key Information: Applicants must reside in Washington State at application and payment and have a well-developed artistic practice.
Description
Artist Trust’s annual Fellowship Awards provide merit-based, unrestricted support to practicing artists of exceptional talent and ability in Washington State. The program recognizes artistic excellence and sustained dedication to artistic practice, supporting artists with a well-developed body of work and a clear record of pursuing and advancing their work. First awarded in 1987, the fellowships are Artist Trust’s longest-running award program and are supported by community donors.
Artists in all disciplines may apply. Alongside the general fellowships, named awards support Black artists, visual artists, Trans* and Indigiqueer artists, and Native artists. Selection emphasizes racial equity, geographic diversity, and a range of disciplines and practices. Panelists consider structural, institutional, and historical barriers, with particular attention to Black and Indigenous artists, rural artists, and LGBTQIA+ artists.
