Van Evera Bailey Fellowship
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Van Evera Bailey Fellowship supports architects and related professionals in creative professional development, funding research, design, and community projects to deepen their professional and community contributions.
Funder: Oregon Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Annual fellowship application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $50,000 listed by AFO; $25,000 listed by OCF—confirm the current award with AFO
Summary: Supports creative professional development for architects and related professionals to strengthen contributions to their profession and community.
Key Information: Applicants must be design or building professionals practicing in Oregon.
Description
The Van Evera Bailey Fellowship supports creative proposals that advance the professional development of architects and related professionals while encouraging greater contributions to their profession and community. The Architecture Foundation of Oregon (AFO) awards the fellowship in partnership with Oregon Community Foundation (OCF). Its broader fellowship program encourages design and building professionals to deepen their understanding of design’s role in creating an Oregon where everyone can thrive, with a built environment that reflects diverse perspectives and provides access and equity.
The fellowship is rooted in the Van Evera and Janet M. Bailey Fund, established at OCF in 1982. Half of the Baileys’ gift was dedicated to “the preservation and betterment of the art and science of architecture.” Supported work has included architectural research, community placemaking, sustainable design, and public-facing guides and publications.
