[Oregon Community Foundation](https://oregoncf.org)

June 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)

Four fellows receive $150,000 each over two years; eight finalists receive $10,000 each (one-time award).

Supports Oregon-based artists and culture bearers advancing community impact and social change through creativity, with significant professional and career development.

--- ## Description The Fields Artist Fellowship, an initiative of the Oregon Community Foundation in partnership with Oregon Humanities, is designed to support Oregon-based artists and culture bearers whose creative and cultural practices address important community issues and drive meaningful social change. The fellowship seeks to advance the careers of artists at pivotal moments, honor their commitment to social impact, and provide robust professional development, networking, and community-building opportunities. Fellows engage in multi-day convenings, reflection conversations, and access technical assistance, learning opportunities, and public relations support. The program embraces an expansive view of artistic and cultural practice, including both tangible and intangible cultural knowledge, and applies a national framework for understanding social change through the arts. --- ## Due Dates - June 2027 (anticipated/projected full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Four Fields Artist Fellows will each receive $150,000, distributed over a two-year fellowship term. - Eight additional finalists will each receive a one-time recognition award of $10,000. - Fellows also receive access to professional development, networking, and technical assistance. --- ## Eligibility - At least five years of professional practice in an artistic discipline or combination of disciplines. - At least three years of residence in Oregon (non-continuous) and intent to reside in Oregon for the majority of the fellowship term. - Demonstrated evidence of artistic practice that engages with community groups and/or addresses community concerns. - Open to artists of all mediums, including writers, filmmakers, visual artists, multimedia artists, culture bearers, and performance artists. - Selection prioritizes artists whose perspectives have been institutionally undervalued or underrepresented, with an emphasis on regional diversity and demonstrated commitment to social change. --- ## Application Process - Applications are accepted every two years; the next anticipated cycle opens in 2027. - Interested applicants are encouraged to sign up for [OCF's newsletter](https://oregoncf.org/grants-and-scholarships/grants-resources/in-community-newsletter-signup/) to receive updates about the next application cycle. - The selection process uses an equity lens and involves review by a committee considering artistic depth, potential impact, and community engagement. - Finalists may be invited to interviews or additional evaluation steps. --- ## Additional Information - Fellows are expected to attend five multi-day convenings across Oregon, participate in regular reflection and evaluation activities, and engage in peer learning and professional development. - The fellowship is supported by the Fred W. Fields Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation. - The program uses the Animating Democracy framework to evaluate social change outcomes through the arts. More information can be found at [Animating Democracy](https://www.animatingdemocracy.org/place-start/what-social-change). --- ## External Links - [Program page at Oregon Community Foundation](https://oregoncf.org/grants-and-scholarships/grants/fields-fellowship) - [Program page at Oregon Humanities](https://oregonhumanities.org/programs/fellowships/fields-artist-fellowship/) - [Animating Democracy: What is Social Change?](https://www.animatingdemocracy.org/place-start/what-social-change) - [Newsletter signup for application updates](https://oregoncf.org/grants-and-scholarships/grants-resources/in-community-newsletter-signup/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Web Contact Form | |-----------------------|-----------------------------------------|-----------------|-------------------------------------------------------------| | Oregon Community Foundation | info@oregoncf.org | (503) 227-6846 | [Contact OCF](https://oregoncf.org/about/contact) | | Program Administrator | FieldsFellows@oregoncf.org | | |

Fields Artist Fellowship

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