DeadlineDecember 15, 2025 (Writing), February 6, 2026 (Visual Arts), April 3, 2026 (Second-Year)
Award amount$2,500 prize for Rona Jaffe Foundation Fellowship
Last checkedJun 24, 2026
FAQ
Fellowship FAQs - Fine Arts Work Center
Frequently asked questions about the Fine Arts Work Center fellowships, covering application details, eligibility, deadlines, and program specifics for visual arts and writing.
February 6, 2026 (Visual Arts), December 15, 2025 (Writing)
Award amount
$1250/monthly stipend plus $1000 exit stipend
Eligibility
Must be 18 years or older.; Must not participate in a degree program.; Non-U.S. citizens welcome.; Applicants with high-profile museum exhibitions/biennials, tenure-track professor positions, or mid-career artist awards are disqualified.; Writers who have published a full-length book are not eligible.
Requirements
Work samples completed in the last four years.; List of artistic/professional experience or resume.; Simple questionnaire with two short answer questions.; No artist statements or recommendations required.; For writing: do not list name or publications/awards on sample.
Application materials
Up to 10 images or 5 minutes of video (Visual Arts).; Writing sample (Poetry or Fiction).; Resume/artistic experience list.; Questionnaire with short answers.
How to apply
Submit application via SlideRoom.; Pay application fee.
Important dates
Fellowship begins October 1.; Fellowship ends April 30.; Notification of acceptance in early May.
Contact
fellowship@fawc.org
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