Picture Collection Artist Fellowship
The NYPL Picture Collection Artist Fellowship supports artists and scholars in creating new works inspired by the library’s Picture Collection, providing access, staff support, and public engagement opportunities.
Funder: New York Public Library
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Application closing date, projected)
Funding Amounts: $2,000–$5,000 stipend per fellowship; award period up to 9 months (duration varies by project)
Summary: Supports artists or scholars creating new works inspired by the NYPL Picture Collection, providing access, staff guidance, and a stipend.
Key Information: Applicants must have legal right to work in the U.S.; NYPL does not sponsor visas.
Description
The Picture Collection Artist Fellowship, offered by the New York Public Library, supports artists and scholars engaged in the research, development, and creation of new creative or scholarly works inspired by the NYPL Picture Collection. Fellows receive dedicated access to the Collection’s extensive visual resources, guidance from library staff, and opportunities for community engagement and collaborative exchange. The fellowship aims to highlight the unique attributes of the Picture Collection and foster public understanding of the intersection between library resources and the visual arts. The outcome of the fellowship should be a work that can be shared through public programming, online exhibitions, or other outreach initiatives.
