Native Artist Fellows
Annual fellowships from the School for Advanced Research support Native American artists in diverse disciplines with resources to develop and publicly present creative projects.
Funder: School for Advanced Research
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 15, 2027 (Full application deadline; postmark)
Funding Amounts: $15,000 stipend per fellowship plus housing, studio space, supplies allowance, and travel reimbursement; one-year duration.
Summary: Annual fellowships supporting the creative development of established and emerging Native American artists in diverse disciplines.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all deadlines are projected and subject to change.
Description
The Native Artist Fellows program, administered by the Indian Arts Research Center (IARC) at the School for Advanced Research, offers three annual fellowships to support both established and emerging Native American artists. These fellowships provide artists with time, resources, and support—including a stipend, housing, studio space, supplies allowance, and travel reimbursement—to develop their creative work, explore new artistic directions, and strengthen existing talents. Supported disciplines include sculpture, painting, basketry, printmaking, digital art, mixed media, photography, pottery, writing, film, video, and performance.
There are three specialized fellowships offered:
- Ron and Susan Dubin Native Artist Fellowship: For traditional Native artistry.
- Rollin and Mary Ella King Native Artist Fellowship: For visual artists from Native communities in the Southwestern United States (Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah).
- Eric and Barbara Dobkin Native Artist Fellowship for Women: For indigenous women artists working in any media.
Fellows are expected to complete a creative project, submit a report and documentation of their work, and give a public presentation near the end of the fellowship.
