[Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation](https://www.midatlanticarts.org)

Early July 2026 (Early Bird) | Mid-July 2026 (Submission)

Awards typically range from $3,000 to $31,000; one-year fellowships.

Supports practicing New Jersey artists in select disciplines through competitive, anonymous fellowships.

Only New Jersey-based artists are eligible; categories rotate annually.

--- ## Description The Individual Artist Fellowships, administered by Mid Atlantic Arts on behalf of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, provide direct support to practicing artists living in New Jersey. Through an anonymous, competitive application process, these fellowships enable artists to pursue their artistic goals across a rotating selection of disciplines. The program is designed to recognize artistic excellence and support artists at all career stages, offering unrestricted awards that can be used for any purpose that supports the artist's development and practice. --- ## Due Dates - **Early Bird Deadline (Anticipated):** Early July 2026 Applicants submitting by this date may receive revision requests to correct errors. - **Submission Deadline (Anticipated):** Mid-July 2026 Final deadline for all applications. - **Application Assistance Webinars (Anticipated):** - Webinar #1: June 2026 - Webinar #2: Late June 2026 *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Typical award amounts range from **$3,000 to $31,000**. - Fellowships are **unrestricted** and awarded for a one-year period. - The number and size of awards may vary based on available funding and applicant pool. --- ## Eligibility - **Residency:** Applicants must be current residents of New Jersey and have maintained residency for a specified period prior to applying. - **Discipline:** For the 2026 cycle, eligible categories are: - Film/Video - Digital/Electronic - Interdisciplinary - Painting - Printmaking/Drawing/Book Arts - Prose - **Professional Status:** Open to practicing artists at any career stage; students are generally ineligible. - **Application Limit:** Only one application per individual per cycle; artists may not apply in multiple categories in the same year. - **Additional rules:** See the official [Rules & Instructions (PDF)](https://www.midatlanticarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/FY26-NJ-IAF-Rules-and-Instructions-English.pdf) for full eligibility details. --- ## Application Process - **Platform:** Applications are submitted through the Mid Atlantic Arts SmartSimple system. - **Process:** - Review the [Rules & Instructions](https://www.midatlanticarts.org/opportunity/new-jersey-state-arts-fellowships/#eligibility-schedule). - Prepare and upload work samples according to the [Work Sample Preparation Guide (PDF)](https://www.midatlanticarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Work-Sample-Preparation-Guide.pdf). - Submit the application by the Early Bird or Final Submission Deadline. - **Assistance:** Applicants are encouraged to attend an [Application Assistance Webinar](https://youtu.be/bTqSFk3x33U) or view the [Quick Start Video Tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhZblvtOIIk). - **Review:** Applications are evaluated anonymously by independent panels of discipline-specific reviewers. --- ## Additional Information - **Language:** Applications must be submitted in English. - **Panelist Opportunities:** Artists interested in serving as reviewers can complete the [Panelist Interest Form](https://forms.office.com/r/SghFzmQ2hK). - **Resources:** Additional resources and instructions are available in English and Spanish. - **Notification:** All applicants are notified of their status following the review process. --- ## External Links - [Program Overview and Application Portal](https://www.midatlanticarts.org/opportunity/new-jersey-state-arts-fellowships/) - [Eligibility & Schedule](https://www.midatlanticarts.org/opportunity/new-jersey-state-arts-fellowships/#eligibility-schedule) - [Rules & Instructions (PDF)](https://www.midatlanticarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/FY26-NJ-IAF-Rules-and-Instructions-English.pdf) - [Work Sample Preparation Guide (PDF)](https://www.midatlanticarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Work-Sample-Preparation-Guide.pdf) - [Application Assistance Webinar Recording](https://youtu.be/bTqSFk3x33U) - [Quick Start Video Tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhZblvtOIIk) - [Panelist Interest Form](https://forms.office.com/r/SghFzmQ2hK) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | |---------------------|-----------------------------|--------------------------------------------|---------------------| | Jackie Domenus | Program Director, Fellowships| [fellowships@midatlanticarts.org](mailto:fellowships@midatlanticarts.org) | 410-539-6656 x101 | | General Inquiries | | [Fellowships@midatlanticarts.org](mailto:Fellowships@midatlanticarts.org) | 410-539-6656 |

Individual Artist Fellowships - New Jersey State Council on the Arts

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