2027 Maine Artist Fellowship
The 2027 Maine Artist Fellowship from the Maine Arts Commission recognizes and promotes exceptional Maine artists in six disciplines, supporting their creative practice and professional visibility.
Funder: Maine Arts Commission
Due Dates: October 14, 2026 (Full application submission deadline for the 2027 Maine Artist Fellowship)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 unrestricted award per fellow; one award per discipline, six awards total; award period: Jan 1–Dec 31, 2027
Summary: Recognizes and supports outstanding Maine artists in six disciplines with an unrestricted award and year-long professional opportunities.
Description
The Maine Artist Fellowship, administered by the Maine Arts Commission, is a prestigious, merit-based award honoring exceptional artistic achievement across six disciplines: Fine Craft, Literary Arts, Media Arts and Photography, Performing Arts, Traditional Arts, and Visual Arts. Rather than funding a specific project, this fellowship celebrates an artist's creativity and vision as demonstrated through their career. Recipients receive an unrestricted $5,000 award, year-long promotion, networking opportunities, and increased visibility through Maine Arts Commission platforms, all designed to support and advance their artistic practice.
