The Individual Artist Fellowship Program Is now Open/ How to Apply ($32,000 + More)
The Individual Artist Fellowship Program is here!
The Individual Artist Fellowship program, administered by Mid Atlantic Arts, provides vital support for practicing New Jersey artists.
Therefore, these artists includes those who do the following: Choreography, Crafts, Music Composition, Photography
, Playwriting/Screenwriting
 Poetry and Sculpture.
Through anonymous and competitive application process, these fellowships help artists pursue their creative goals, offering financial assistance and professional recognition.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Individual Artist Fellowship program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Residency: Artists must be permanent residents of the State of New Jersey.
- More so, residency must be confirmed at the time of application (typically in July) and at the time of the award (typically in March).
- Age: Applicants must be 18 years or older.
- Furthermore, the applicant must be the artist whose original work is represented in the work samples.
- Also, artists who received a fellowship in any category in the past five years are not eligible to apply for the current year.
- In addition, Applicants cannot be matriculated students in any graduate, undergraduate, or high school program at the time of application and award. Fellowships cannot be used for scholarships or academic study in pursuit of a degree.
- Collaborative Work: Collaborating New Jersey artists are not eligible to submit a joint application for collaborative work. The applicant artist must have sole creative control over all work submitted under their name.
Schedule
The application and selection process for the Individual Artist Fellowship program follows a structured timeline:
– Webinar One: June 13, 2024 | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM ET | [Register now!]
– Webinar Two: June 25, 2024 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM ET | [Register now!]
– Application Deadline: Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at 5:00 PM ET
More so, this program operates annually, with a two-year rotation for discipline support. For the 2025 Fellowships, the following categories are offered:
– Choreography
– Crafts
– Music Composition
– Photography
– Playwriting/Screenwriting
– Poetry
– Sculpture
Submission Guidelines
To apply for the Individual Artist Fellowship program, follow these guidelines:
– Application Portal: Applications are currently being accepted for the 2025 program year. Apply HERE!
– Submission Deadline: Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at 5:00 PM ET
– Review Rules & Instructions: Before submitting your application, carefully review the program Rules & Instructions. Applications that do not adhere to all guidelines are subject to disqualification.
Reward
The fellowship awards range from $4,000 to $32,000, providing substantial support to selected artists. The grant covers various artistic expenses, enabling recipients to focus on their creative pursuits.
Administrative Support
Mid Atlantic Arts provides comprehensive administrative support for the Individual Artist Fellowship program on behalf of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. This includes managing application submissions, conducting the review process, and handling post-award administration. Mid Atlantic Arts ensures applicant notification, administers the individual grants, and oversees final reporting.
Further more, by offering these fellowships, the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, in partnership with Mid Atlantic Arts, aims to foster and support the creative endeavors of New Jersey artists, contributing to the vibrant cultural landscape of the state.
