Fellowships in American Art
Fellowships in American Art support scholars researching U.S. art, craft, and visual culture through residential work with Smithsonian collections and expertise to advance original research.
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Funder: Smithsonian American Art Museum
Due Dates: October 15, 2026 (SIFP) | October 15, 2026 (Betsy James Wyeth) | February 1, 2027 (Audrey Flack)
Funding Amounts: SIFP: $10,000 for 10 weeks or $45,000–$60,000 per year; Wyeth: $53,000; Flack: $5,000 for 30 days
Summary: Residential fellowships support research on U.S. art, craft, and visual culture using Smithsonian collections and expertise.
Key Information: Fellows conduct full-time research in residence in Washington, D.C.; the Wyeth and Flack fellowships require separate applications.
Description
The Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) and its Renwick Gallery offer residential fellowships for scholars across disciplines researching the art, craft, and visual culture of the United States. Fellows can use the museum’s collections, Research and Scholars Center, library, archives, and staff expertise, as well as other Smithsonian resources. The program aims to advance original research and broaden perspectives on American art.
Applicants to the Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program (SIFP) who propose a SAAM primary advisor are automatically considered for applicable named SAAM awards. Two fellowships have separate applications: the Betsy James Wyeth Fellowship, jointly hosted with the National Museum of the American Indian, supports research on Native art of the United States; the Audrey Flack Short-Term Fellowship supports onsite research when a longer residency is impractical.
