Native Artist Fellows
The Native Artist Fellows by the School for Advanced Research supports Native American artists with residencies, resources, and community to advance their creative practice in diverse disciplines.
Funder: School for Advanced Research
Due Dates: January 15, 2027: Annual application deadline — applications must be postmarked by January 15 (or January 16 if January 15 is a Sunday or holiday)
Funding Amounts: $15,000 stipend per fellowship, plus housing, studio space, supplies allowance, and travel reimbursement; three fellowships awarded annually
Summary: Supports established and emerging Native American artists with residential fellowships for creative exploration at the School for Advanced Research.
Key Information: Open to Indigenous artists from North America, including the U.S., Canada, and Mexico; each fellowship has specific eligibility criteria.
Description
The Native Artist Fellows program, administered by the Indian Arts Research Center at the School for Advanced Research (SAR), offers three annual residential fellowships to nurture the creative development of Native American artists. These fellowships provide time, resources, and a supportive community for artists to pursue new directions in their creative practice. Fellows receive housing, studio space, a stipend, supplies allowance, and travel reimbursement, enabling them to experiment, refine their skills, and engage deeply with their work across a range of artistic disciplines including sculpture, painting, performance, basketry, digital art, writing, and more.
