[College Art Association](https://www.collegeart.org)

October 2026 | November 2026

$7,500 award plus registration to the CAA Annual Conference; awarded annually

Supports CAA artist members teaching studio art, recognizing outstanding work and advancing professional goals in the visual arts.

Applicants must be current CAA members with an MFA or equivalent, teaching studio classes.

--- ## Description The Michael Aurbach Fellowship for Excellence in Visual Art is an annual award from the College Art Association (CAA) designed to honor and support artist members who have earned an MFA or equivalent in studio art and are currently teaching studio classes, either full-time or part-time. The fellowship aims to recognize exceptional artistic achievement and foster professional advancement for educators in the visual arts. Selection is made by a jury of artists, based solely on the quality of the applicant's work; no proposal is required. --- ## Due Dates - October 2026 (anticipated) - November 2026 (anticipated) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Annual award of $7,500 - Includes registration to the CAA Annual Conference - One fellowship awarded per year --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be current members of the College Art Association (CAA). - Must have earned an MFA or equivalent in studio art. - Must be teaching studio classes (full-time or part-time) at an American or international university or community college. - Open to both U.S. and international CAA members. --- ## Application Process - No proposal required; selection is based solely on the quality of submitted work. - Application materials typically include: - 10–15 images of work created within the last 5 years (may include multiple views) - Time-based media can be represented via still images and/or video clips - Image list with titles, years, media, and sizes - Short CV/artist résumé and relevant website addresses - Artist statement (500-word limit) - Names and contact information for two references - All applicants must be current CAA members ([join here](https://account.collegeart.org/Membership/Join)). --- ## Additional Information - The recipient is selected by a jury of artists. - The award aims to bring recognition to both the artist and their institution. - The fellowship is made possible through the partnership and support of Michael Aurbach, artist and Vanderbilt University Professor of Art, Emeritus. --- ## External Links - [Fellowship Program Page](https://www.collegeart.org/programs/fellowships-and-scholarships/aurbach) - [CAA Membership Information](https://account.collegeart.org/Membership/Join) - [CAA News Announcement](https://www.collegeart.org/news/2024/08/15/apply-for-the-michael-aurbach-fellowship-for-excellence-in-visual-art/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role/Title | Email | Phone | |----------------|----------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------|--------------| | Cali Buckley | Manager, Grants and Awards & Director, CAA-Getty Program | cbuckley@collegeart.org | | | CAA General | General Inquiries | info@collegeart.org | 212-691-1051 | ---

Michael Aurbach Fellowship for Excellence in Visual Art

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