Overview

The Artist Fellowship Program provides recognition and funding support for Connecticut artists to pursue new work and advance their artistic careers.

The program recognizes three (3) grant designations with award recognition determined during the review process. 

• Artistic Excellence grants: $5,000
• Artist Fellowship grants: $3,000
• Emerging Recognition grants: $1,000

Fellowship awards are highly competitive and artists are encouraged to apply ONLY when they have created a substantial body of RECENT work that can be presented professionally.  

Be sure to review the program guidelines to learn more about the program before you submit your application. 

• Eligibility
• How to Apply
• Artistic Disciplines
• Timeline and Process
• Grant Requirements
• FAQs

Join an Artist Fellowship Drop-In Session on Zoom to ask questions and learn more about the Artist Fellowship program.

• Tuesday, October 11, 2022 from 5:00-6:00pm Registration Link
• Friday, October 14, 2022 from 12:00-1:00pm Registration Link

Are you interested in serving as a reviewer/panelist for the Artist Fellowship Program? If so, complete the Artist Fellowship Reviewer/Panelist Interest Survey. 

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