Individual Artist Fellowship (FEL) Grants
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Individual Artist Fellowship (FEL) Grants support Oregon’s professional performing and visual artists, recognizing creative excellence and sustained achievement while advancing their artistic careers.
This grant was recently updated
The October 14, 2026, 5 p.m. deadline, FY27 guidelines link, and application-open notice have been removed. The Arts Commission says it is focusing on its 2027–2029 strategic plan and asks applicants to check back in July 2027 for FY28 grant program information.
Funder: Business Oregon
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 per fellowship; no matching funds required under FY27 guidelines
Summary: Fellowships recognize Oregon’s professional artists for artistic excellence and sustained achievement while supporting career advancement.
Key Information: Applicants must have been domiciled in Oregon for at least one year and cannot be enrolled in a creative degree program.
Description
The Oregon Arts Commission, within Business Oregon, administers Individual Artist Fellowships to honor Oregon’s professional artists and support their continued career advancement. Fellowships are offered in alternating performing and visual arts cycles. Selection centers on creative excellence demonstrated through work samples, sustained professional achievement, and potential future contributions to the field. Review panels look for outstanding talent, demonstrated ability, and commitment to creating new work.
Performing arts disciplines include choreography, dance, music composition, music performance, theater, performance art, storytelling, and puppetry. Visual arts disciplines include crafts, drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, mixed media, new media, fashion, graphic design, and industrial design. Artists from underserved communities, including rural communities and communities of color, are especially encouraged to apply.
