Michael Aurbach Fellowship for Excellence in Visual Art
The Michael Aurbach Fellowship honors and supports outstanding studio art educators by recognizing exceptional artistic achievement and fostering professional advancement in the visual arts.
Funder: College Art Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 | November 2026
Funding Amounts: $7,500 award plus registration to the CAA Annual Conference; awarded annually
Summary: Supports CAA artist members teaching studio art, recognizing outstanding work and advancing professional goals in the visual arts.
Key Information: 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.
