The Futures Fellowship at Clark Art Institute supports artists pursuing research-based projects that rethink museums, scholarship, and public engagement in the visual arts.
Funder: Clark Art Institute
Due Dates: October 15, 2026 (Annual application deadline for Clark fellowships)
Funding Amounts: Not specified; typically includes stipend, housing, and office for the fellowship term.
Summary: Supports artists with research-driven projects that reimagine museums, scholarship, and public engagement.
The Futures Fellowship, offered by the Clark Art Institute's Research and Academic Program, is designed to support artists working on research-based projects that challenge and expand the roles of museums, scholarship, and public engagement. This fellowship encourages innovative, experimental, or critical practices that rethink how cultural institutions interact with the broader public and envision new possibilities for both museums and scholarly work. The program is part of the Clark’s broader fellowship offerings, which are internationally recognized for fostering interdisciplinary and forward-thinking work in the visual arts.