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
View a list of the FY2025 Artist Fellowship Recipients.
FY25 Program Guidelines - for informational purposes only.
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 - Timeline adjusted to early March, 2025
- Funding Period: March 1, 2025 - February 28, 2026
- Final Report Due: March 30, 2026
The fiscal year 2025 Artist Fellowship Program is closed and the program is not accepting applications in the upcoming fiscal year 2026 grant cycle.
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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?