Native Artist Fellows
The Native Artist Fellows program at SAR supports Indigenous artists' creative growth across diverse disciplines with $15,000 non-residential fellowships, fostering innovation and public engagement.
Funder: School for Advanced Research
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (projected; postmark deadline January 15, or January 16 if holiday/Sunday)
Funding Amounts: $15,000 per artist; three non-residential fellowships awarded annually; one-year duration
Summary: Supports the creative development of established and emerging Native American artists across diverse disciplines with non-residential fellowships.
Description
The Native Artist Fellows program, administered by the Indian Arts Research Center at the School for Advanced Research (SAR), annually awards three non-residential fellowships to support the creative growth of Native American, First Nations, and Indigenous artists from North America and its territories. Each fellowship provides $15,000 to encourage exploration of new creative directions, engagement with innovative ideas, and refinement of artistic skills. The program welcomes artists working in a wide range of disciplines, including sculpture, performance, basketry, painting, printmaking, digital art, mixed media, photography, pottery, writing, and film/video. The fellowships are designed to foster artistic growth and cultural expression, and include opportunities for public presentation and engagement with the SAR community.
