The Ron and Susan Dubin Native Artist Fellowship supports Native American artists working in traditional art forms, encouraging creative growth and innovation across diverse disciplines.
Funder: School for Advanced Research
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (application postmark deadline, projected) | January 2027 (alternate deadline if Jan 15 is a Sunday/holiday, projected)
Funding Amounts: $15,000 per fellowship; non-residential; one-year award
Summary: Supports established and emerging Native American artists working in traditional art forms, fostering creative growth and innovation.
Key Information: Forecasted deadline—dates may shift; check program page for updates.
The Ron and Susan Dubin Native Artist Fellowship is an annual, non-residential fellowship administered by the Indian Arts Research Center (IARC) at the School for Advanced Research. This fellowship is dedicated to supporting the creative development of both established and emerging Native American artists whose work is grounded in traditional Native art forms and practices. The program encourages artists to explore new creative directions, deepen their engagement with traditional forms, and strengthen existing talents. Supported disciplines include (but are not limited to) sculpture, performance, basketry, painting, printmaking, digital art, mixed media, photography, pottery, writing, film, and video.