Fellowships offer the career-defining chance of institutionally-backed research, writing, and artistic endeavors. This week, we curated 5 of the top US fellowship programs for artists and writers that are currently accepting applications.

Menil Drawing Institute | Pre-Doctoral Fellowship

The Menil Drawing Institute for pre-doctoral fellows is an open application for American and international scholars and artists. This open call provides the highest level of scholarship and makes possible rich, interdisciplinary, object-based conversations on the drawing medium’s history, theory, criticism, and practice.

Location: Houston, TX, USA

Duration: 9 months

Rewards: $3,000 monthly stipend, accommodation, office space & more

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Furman University | True Inspiration Artist-In-Residence

The Department of Art at Furman University invites applications for the Fall 2026 True Inspiration Artist-in-Residence. The program awards an eight-to-sixteen-week residency on Furman’s campus in Greenville, SC to a practicing artist or designer to continue the development of ongoing studio projects and/or embark upon new creative endeavors.

Location: Greenville, SC, United States

Duration: 8-16 weeks

Rewards: $6,000 stipend for material and living expenses, $500 budget for supplies & private studio space

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The Jeffrey Ahn, Jr. Fellowship

The Jeffrey Ahn, Jr. Fellowship is an annual award for young artists to produce extraordinary independent projects. Each year, the winning Fellow is chosen by a distinguished jury of artists, curators, gallerists, and established art professionals. In providing creative capital to young people, the Fellowship seeks to foster a positive educational and creative process that empowers them to be working artists for a summer.

Rewards: $10,000 including but not limited to materials, museum/gallery admission, and/or tuition for creative instruction.

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Field Projects | Solo Show & Residency Fellowship 2026

Field Projects is teaming up with In Situ Polyculture Commons, an arts residency and eco-cultural catalyst to offer a 2026 Solo Show & Residency Fellowship. This opportunity includes a 2-3 week art residency in Vermont in summer 2026, a solo exhibition in NYC plus an artist stipend.

Location: Rockingham, VT, United States

Duration: 3 weeks

Rewards: $1500 stipend, studio space, accommodation, solo exhibition & installation support.

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The James Jones Literary Society | First Novel Fellowship

The James Jones First Novel Fellowship is an annual award of $10,000 for unpublished American authors. This open call allows writers to receive funding for their projects as well as publish their first novel. The Fellowship is co-sponsored by the James Jones Literary Society, in Creative Writing at Wilkes University.

Rewards: $10,000 in funding, $3,000 First runner up award & $2,000 second runner up

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