The JGS Fellowship for Photography
The JGS Fellowship for Photography supports innovative NY State photographers (outside NYC) working in traditional or experimental forms, recognizing artistic excellence and originality with unrestricted fellowships.
Funder: New York Foundation for The Arts
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $8,000 per artist; 5 fellowships awarded annually
Summary: Supports innovative photographers residing outside NYC in New York State with unrestricted fellowships for artistic excellence and originality.
Key Information: Applicants must be 25+, reside outside NYC in eligible NY counties, and not be enrolled in a degree program.
Description
The JGS Fellowship for Photography recognizes and supports five outstanding artists annually who work in traditional or experimental photography, including light-based work, alternative processes, or any form where photographic techniques are pivotal. The fellowship, administered by the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA), focuses on artistic merit, originality, and innovation, with work samples as the primary review criterion. The award is not a project grant; instead, it supports completed or ongoing bodies of work, highlighting artists who demonstrate a cohesive vision and contribute uniquely to the field of photography.
