Utah Artist Fellowship Program
The Utah Artist Fellowship honors outstanding Utah artists in literary, performing, and visual/design arts to foster career growth and creative excellence.
Funder: Utah Division of Arts & Museums
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Accessibility/accommodation request) | March 2027 (Full application submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 per fellowship; one-time award; typically 18 fellowships awarded annually
Summary: Recognizes and supports exceptional Utah artists in literary, performing (music in 2026/2027), and visual/design arts to advance their careers.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected and subject to change.
Description
The Utah Artist Fellowship Program provides $5,000 one-time awards to outstanding individual artists residing in Utah, supporting their career growth at pivotal moments. Fellowships are awarded in Literary Arts, Performing Arts (rotating disciplines; music in 2026/2027), and Visual & Design Arts. The program is not intended to fund specific projects, recognize lifetime achievement, or support artists just beginning their careers. Fellows are selected through a rigorous process by nationally recognized, out-of-state arts professionals, based on application narratives and work samples from the past five years. The goal is to recognize creative excellence and encourage further artistic development.
