Rollin and Mary Ella King Native Artist Fellowship
The Rollin and Mary Ella King Native Artist Fellowship supports Native visual artists in the Southwest to advance their creative work and preserve regional artistic traditions.
Funder: School for Advanced Research
Due Dates: January 15, 2027 (Full application postmarked deadline) | January 16, 2027 (Alternate postmarked deadline)
Funding Amounts: $15,000 per fellowship; one-year duration; non-residential.
Summary: Supports Native visual artists from Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah in advancing their creative work and preserving Southwestern artistic heritage.
Description
This fellowship, administered by the Indian Arts Research Center at the School for Advanced Research, is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the Southwest’s artistic heritage by supporting Native visual artists from Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah. It provides financial support to both established and emerging Native artists, encouraging exploration of new creative directions and deepening of artistic practices in visual arts disciplines such as painting, sculpture, printmaking, digital art, mixed media, photography, and pottery. The program aims to foster artistic growth and cultural preservation within the region.
