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Brooks International Fellowship Programme 2027 with Tate

Two 6-month fellowship positions at Tate Britain Curatorial Division (April 5 to September 17, 2027), with complementary activities at Delfina Foundation. Financial details available via application portal.

Delfina Foundation, in collaboration with Tate, invites applications for two six-month Brooks International Fellowship positions based at Tate Britain in 2027.

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21 Oct 2026
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United States onlyNew York, United StatesFree entry

State of the Arts Fellowship

$60,000 per artist fellow, inclusive of all project expenses

The State of the Arts Fellowship is a New York State initiative that embeds artists within state government agencies to develop creative solutions to real policy and community challenges.

New York State Council on the Arts
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21 Oct 2026
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Limited by country or regionBrooklyn, New York, United StatesEntry fee See official site

2027 Editorial Fellowship at Wendy's Subway

Honorarium of $11,000 for the year, plus a modest professional development budget and free enrollment in all workshops and reading groups

Wendy's Subway, a publisher and reading room in Brooklyn, New York, United States, is seeking an Editorial Fellow for 2027. The fellowship offers hands-on training, mentorship and professional development to an emerging arts or literary editor, who works closely with the small…

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23 Oct 2026
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Any nationalityNottingham, United KingdomFree entry

Asymmetry Assistant Curator Fellowship

GBP 27,556 a year for two years, plus pension and National Insurance, annual leave, visa and legal fee assistance where required, and a travel and relocation allowance.

Asymmetry and Nottingham Contemporary have opened a global call for the inaugural Asymmetry Assistant Curator Fellowship, a two-year post beginning in April 2027 for an early-career curator who identifies, to any extent, with Chinese or Sinophone cultures or backgrounds.

Nottingham Contemporary
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25 Oct 2026
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United States and Puerto Rico onlyUnited StatesFree entry

Center for Art and Advocacy Fellowship 2027

USD 20,000 grant plus mentorship and community building opportunities for six fellows. One fellowship designated for an artist aged 18 to 24.

The Center for Art and Advocacy Fellowship (formerly Right of Return) awards six USD 20,000 grants to directly impacted artists who have been incarcerated in US prisons, jails, or detention centers.

Center for Art and Advocacy
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25 Oct 2026
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Limited by country or regionGwangju, South KoreaFree entry

2027 ACC NEXT Emerging Asian Artists International Open Call

KRW 3,000,000 artist fee per work; up to KRW 2,000,000 for installation and materials; international or domestic transportation; accommodation at Asia Plex Studio; possibility of participation in 2027 ACC CREATORS Residency.

The Asia Culture Center (ACC) in Gwangju, South Korea invites emerging Asian artists to apply for the 2027 ACC NEXT program with experimental works on the theme of prototype, exploring the intersection of art and technology.

Asia Culture Center
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25 Oct 2026
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United States onlyThe Bronx, New York City, United StatesFree entry

2027 AIM Fellowship

A nine-month professional development practicum for a cohort of 14 Fellows at The Bronx Museum; no application fee and no cost to participate.

The AIM Fellowship is The Bronx Museum's annual professional development and career accelerator program for rising visual artists based in New York City, United States, now in its 47th cycle. Fourteen Fellows are selected each year.

The Bronx Museum
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25 Oct 2026
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Limited by country or regionBritish Library, United KingdomEntry fee See official site

Chevening British Library Southeast Asian Fellowship 2027-28

Living expenses, return economy airfare, an allowance package for fellowship activities and up to £1,000 for approved project expenses

The Chevening British Library Southeast Asian Fellowship, co-funded by the British Library and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, is a 12-month fellowship at the British Library from September 2027 to September 2028.

Chevening / British Library
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27 Oct 2026
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India onlyBengaluru, IndiaEntry fee See official site

QUANTUM Curatorial Fellowship 2026

INR 60,000 curatorial fee, a production budget of up to INR 2,00,000, mentorship by artist Moonis Ahmad Shah, and a companion exhibition at Science Gallery Bengaluru.

Science Gallery Bengaluru's inaugural Curatorial Fellowship invites an emerging curator or curatorial collective to develop a companion exhibition, with a public programme, in response to QUANTUM, its current exhibition season on measurement, observation, uncertainty and…

Science Gallery Bengaluru
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27 Oct 2026
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United States onlyDenmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden (applicant's choice)Free entry

American-Scandinavian Foundation Fellowships for Americans in the Nordic Countries

Year-long fellowships of up to $23,000; short-term fellowships of up to $5,000 (1-3 months)

The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) offers year-long fellowships (up to $23,000) and short-term fellowships (up to $5,000) for US citizens and permanent residents to pursue research or creative arts projects in the Nordic region (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden,…

American-Scandinavian Foundation
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1 Nov 2026
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Any nationalityNew York City, United StatesEntry fee See official site

Gloria's Foundation Fellowship 2027

$5,000 stipend, lunch when working on site, use of the Foundation's Upper East Side space and library

Gloria's Foundation, named in celebration of Gloria Steinem's work as an activist and organizer, will select two Fellows for a one-year fellowship running January to December 2027, for activists, artists, change-makers and creative thinkers whose work or independent project…

Gloria's Foundation
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1 Nov 2026
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Any nationalityAustin, Texas, United StatesFree entry

Harry Ransom Center Research Fellowship

Postdoctoral fellowships $3,500/month; dissertation fellowships $2,500; travel stipends $2,000. International applicants receive an additional one-time $500 stipend. Approximately 50 fellowships awarded annually.

The Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas at Austin awards approximately 50 annual fellowships supporting research projects requiring substantial on-site use of its world-class humanities collections, spanning literature, photography, film, and theatre.

Harry Ransom Center, The University of Texas at Austin
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6 Nov 2026
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Artist fellowships, answered.

A fellowship is sustained support for an artist rather than a single project: typically a substantial award, often paired with a residency period, mentorship, studio access, or an institutional affiliation, running from several months to multiple years.

This page tracks fellowship opportunities currently open to applications. Each listing is verified by hand, states the award, duration, eligibility, and deadline, and links directly to the sponsoring institution’s official application page.

What is the difference between a fellowship and a grant?
A grant usually funds a specific project with a defined outcome. A fellowship invests in the artist: the funding is typically larger, runs longer, and often includes non-monetary support like mentorship, studio space, or an institutional home. Many fellowships also carry significant prestige.
How long does a fellowship last?
Most run between six months and two years, though shorter intensive fellowships and multi-year appointments both exist. The duration and expectations, such as being in residence or teaching, are stated in each listing and in the official guidelines it links to.
Are fellowships open to international artists?
Eligibility varies widely. University and foundation fellowships are often open internationally, sometimes with visa sponsorship; government-funded fellowships are usually restricted by citizenship or residency. Arthead verifies and marks the eligibility on every listing.
How competitive are artist fellowships?
Highly competitive, since awards are large and cohorts are small. Strong applications show a consistent body of work and a clear sense of what the fellowship period would make possible. Past fellow lists, linked from most official pages, show what each program looks for.