The Artists' Fellowship
The Artists’ Fellowship (New York, NY) provides emergency aid to professional visual fine artists and their families in times of sickness, natural disaster, bereavement, or unexpected extreme hardship.
Eligibility
“Professional” is defined as visual artists who make their livelihood through sales as reported on a Schedule C with a U.S. Federal tax return. An active exhibition history is also required to document professional status.
“Fine Artists” are those who create art for sale through galleries, private commission, or reproduction in mass media. Eligible media include:
- Sculpture
- Painting
- Drawing
- Printmaking
- Art photography
- Fine art ceramics
- Mixed media
- Installations
- Video art
Ineligibility
The following are NOT eligible:
- Hobbyists, flea market brokers, agents, and creators of art with no record of sales documented by a Schedule C from a U.S. Federal tax return
- Performance artists, dancers, musicians, writers, poets, make-up artists, and filmmakers
- Requests for scholarships, residencies, art study, art projects, exhibitions, art supplies, schooling, or travel
Requirements
“Sickness, natural disaster, bereavement, or unexpected extreme hardship” must be current and documented through paid or unpaid invoices, bills, or contracts.
Application Process
Applications are reviewed monthly by the Board of Trustees from September to June. The Board does not meet in July and August. Applicants are encouraged to submit early in the month.
All applicants will be contacted by U.S. Mail with the Board’s determination.
For assistance, email info@artistfellowship.org.