Individual Artist Fellowships are unconditional, non-matching awards made directly to individual artists in recognition of their artistic abilities. Awards are based on the creative excellence of works submitted for review and are awarded to a limited number of artists of outstanding talent.
At the time of application, the applicant must be
- at least 25 years old.
- a resident of Arkansas for at least one year
The applicant must not be
- a previous recipient of an Arkansas Arts council Individual Artist Fellowship award.
- a current Arkansas Arts council advisory board member, Department of Arkansas Heritage staff, or an immediate family member.
To apply for a fellowship, you must include a resume with the application. If you need assistance with your resume, click
here for resume samples and templates.
For more information on Individual Artist Fellowships, contact the Arkansas Arts Council at (501) 324-9766.