Fellowships for Artists
The American-Scandinavian Foundation fellowship supports Upper Midwest artists working in living Nordic folk arts to deepen skills, foster mentorship, and promote intergenerational transmission of Nordic cultural traditions.
Funder: American-Scandinavian Foundation
Due Dates: September 15, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $3,000–$10,000 per fellowship; one-year projects; max two grants per person in 6 years
Summary: Supports individual artists and practitioners working in living Nordic folk arts and cultural traditions in the Upper Midwest.
Key Information: Only residents of ND, SD, IA, MN, WI, or MI Upper Peninsula eligible; previous grantees must submit final reports before reapplying.
Description
This fellowship program, administered by the American-Scandinavian Foundation, is designed to support individual artists or practitioners working within living Nordic folk arts and cultural traditions in the Upper Midwest. The fellowships aim to deepen the skills of master artists, foster relationships between masters and apprentices, encourage the intergenerational transmission of traditional skills, and increase public awareness of Nordic cultural traditions. Practices rooted in the heritage of Denmark, Greenland, Faroe Islands, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sápmi, and Sweden are eligible. Fellowships recognize artistic mastery, facilitate learning, and celebrate the community role of folk arts.
