Maine Artist Fellowship
The Maine Artist Fellowship honors outstanding Maine artists in six disciplines with an unrestricted award and year-long professional promotion.
Funder: Maine Arts Commission
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 unrestricted award; one award per discipline; 1-year promotion/networking
Summary: Recognizes and supports Maine artists demonstrating outstanding career-long artistic excellence in six disciplines through an unrestricted award and professional promotion.
Key Information: Applicants may only apply in one discipline and must not have previously received this fellowship.
Description
This fellowship honors Maine artists who have demonstrated exceptional artistic achievement and creativity over their careers. The program is not designed to fund specific projects but instead provides an unrestricted award to support the artist’s career as they see fit. Selected fellows also receive year-long professional promotion, networking opportunities, and have their bios featured on the Maine Arts Commission website. Six fellowships are awarded annually, one in each of the following disciplines: Fine Craft, Literary Arts, Media Arts, Performing Arts, Traditional Arts, and Visual Arts.
