Native Artist Fellows
The Native Artist Fellows program offers three annual residential fellowships supporting Native American artists in diverse disciplines to advance their creative work at the School for Advanced Research.
Funder: School for Advanced Research
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027: Full application postmark deadline for Native Artist Fellows (projected)
Funding Amounts: $15,000 stipend per fellowship, plus housing, studio space, supplies allowance, and travel reimbursement; three fellowships awarded annually.
Summary: Residential fellowships for established and emerging Native American artists to support creative development across diverse disciplines.
Key Information: Forecasted deadline; check program page for confirmation before applying.
Description
The Native Artist Fellows program, offered by the Indian Arts Research Center at the School for Advanced Research, provides three annual residential fellowships supporting both established and emerging Native American artists. Each fellowship includes a $15,000 stipend, housing, studio space, an allowance for supplies, and travel reimbursement. The fellowships are designed to give artists dedicated time and resources to advance their creative work, explore new artistic directions, and strengthen their talents. Supported disciplines include, but are not limited to, sculpture, performance, basketry, painting, printmaking, digital art, mixed media, photography, pottery, writing, and film/video.
Three distinct fellowships are available:
- Ron and Susan Dubin Native Artist Fellowship: Focused on traditional Native artistry.
- Rollin and Mary Ella King Native Artist Fellowship: For artists from Native communities in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, or Utah, working in visual arts.
- Eric and Barbara Dobkin Native Artist Fellowship for Women: For Indigenous women artists working in any medium.
Fellows are expected to complete a project, submit a report and photographs, and deliver a public presentation at the conclusion of their fellowship.
