What is the Artist Fellowship grant?
The Artist Fellowship Program provides recognition and funding support for Connecticut artists to pursue new work and advance their artistic careers.
The program has 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
Be sure to review the Program Guidelines to learn more about the program before you submit your application.
When can I apply for the Artist Fellowship grant?
FY25 Artist Fellowship Program Timeline: Dates are subject to change.
- Application Available: late June, 2024
- Application Deadline: on or before Friday, September 20, 2024 at 11:59pm
- Review Process: October, 2024 - January, 2025
- Notification: early February, 2025
- Funding Period: March 1, 2025 - February 28, 2026
- Final Report Due: March 30, 2026
The fiscal year 2025 Artist Fellowship Program is closed.
The Artist Fellowship Program alternates from year to year with the Artists Respond program. The next grant cycle will be for the Artists Respond program in fiscal year 2026 with the Artist Fellowship program offered in fiscal year 2027.
Who do I contact if I have questions?
Please email Tamara Dimitri for more information or if you have questions.
You may also review the Frequently Asked Questions page.
Who has received Artist Fellowship grants?