Fellowships to Oregon Artists for Professional Development
Individual Artist Fellowship
Agency
State
GrantWatch ID#
161227
Funding Source
Geographic Focus
USA: Oregon
Important Dates
Deadline: 10/14/26 5:00 PM - For Performing Arts
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Grant Description
Fellowships to Oregon visual artists for professional development. The fellowship is intended to recognize the achievements of professional artists and offer them an opportunity to further their careers. Applications are particularly encouraged from artists from underserved communities, including but not limited to rural communities and communities of color.
The Fellowship Program honors Oregon's professional artists and their achievements while supporting efforts to advance their careers. Arts Commission review panels look for outstanding talent, demonstrated ability and a commitment to the creation of new work.
The Arts Commission offers Fellowships in multiple artistic disciplines in alternating years:
- Visual Arts (including crafts, drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, mixed media, new media, fashion, graphic design and industrial design).
- Performing Arts (choreography, dance, music composition, music performance, theater, performance art, storytelling and puppetry).
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Additional Eligibility Criteria
At the time of application, all applicants must:
• Be 18 years of age or older;
• Have not received an Oregon Arts Commission Fellowship in the prior five years;
• Have been domiciled in Oregon for at least one year (domicile is a person’s fixed, permanent and principal home for legal purposes);
• Not be enrolled (either part- or full-time) in a creative degree program;
• Submit an individual application. While the Arts Commission acknowledges that many artists work collaboratively, awards will be made only to individual artists.
• Be 18 years of age or older;
• Have not received an Oregon Arts Commission Fellowship in the prior five years;
• Have been domiciled in Oregon for at least one year (domicile is a person’s fixed, permanent and principal home for legal purposes);
• Not be enrolled (either part- or full-time) in a creative degree program;
• Submit an individual application. While the Arts Commission acknowledges that many artists work collaboratively, awards will be made only to individual artists.
Pre-Application Information
Deadline: Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 5 p.m.
Awards will not be paid out until after the start of the calendar year. Applicants should plan accordingly.
Awards will not be paid out until after the start of the calendar year. Applicants should plan accordingly.
Number of Grants
A total of five (5) Performing Arts Fellowships will be awarded.
Estimated Size of Grant
Awards are $5,000.
Term of Contract
Funding Period: January 1, 2027 - December 31, 2027
Contact Information
Apply online: https://biz.my.site.com/OAC/s/login/
For questions related to eligibility, technical assistance, or technical issues with the grants system, or for decision appeals contact: arts.grants@biz.oregon.gov
Upon request, Arts Commission funding application materials will be made available in an alternate format such as Braille, large type or on audiotape. For applicants who are hearing‐impaired and require TDD assistance, please call 971-304-5044.
Oregon Arts Commission
775 Summer Street NE, Ste 200
Salem, OR 97301-1280
For questions related to eligibility, technical assistance, or technical issues with the grants system, or for decision appeals contact: arts.grants@biz.oregon.gov
Upon request, Arts Commission funding application materials will be made available in an alternate format such as Braille, large type or on audiotape. For applicants who are hearing‐impaired and require TDD assistance, please call 971-304-5044.
Oregon Arts Commission
775 Summer Street NE, Ste 200
Salem, OR 97301-1280
RFP & Supporting Documents
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