Media Arts Fellowship (MAF) Grants
Media Arts Fellowship (MAF) Grants support Oregon’s professional media artists in creating new work or completing works in progress, honoring their achievements and advancing their careers.
Funder: Business Oregon
Due Dates: November 15, 2026, at 5 p.m. (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Two $5,000 fellowships; no matching funds required
Summary: Supports Oregon’s professional media artists in creating new work or completing works in progress while advancing their careers.
Key Information: Applicants must currently reside in Oregon and have been domiciled in the state for at least one year.
Description
The Oregon Media Arts Fellowship honors Oregon’s professional media artists and their achievements while supporting their career development. Funded by the Oregon Arts Commission and administered by the Portland Art Museum’s Center for an Untold Tomorrow (PAM CUT), it provides financial support to create or complete new work or works in progress. Review panels seek outstanding talent, demonstrated ability, and commitment to creating new work.
The program supports artist-driven practices using moving image, sound, digital technologies, or time-based media as a primary form of creative expression. Eligible practices include narrative, documentary, and experimental film; animation; video art; artist-made television and episodic work; audio and podcasts; immersive and interactive media; web-based and digital work; augmented, virtual, and mixed reality; and emerging media forms.
