Alexa Rose Fellow

Geographic Scope: Ada and Canyon Counties, Idaho; also open to Indigenous Boise Valley tribal members who may reside elsewhere

Program Description:
The Alexa Rose Fellow is a transformative, merit-based investment in the accelerated development of an artist's creative practice and their capacity to join with the Foundation's named Fellows and use this platform to lift up artistic peers. This award recognizes an exemplary individual wielding creative mastery and making a significant impact in their community and artistic field.

The Foundation seeks to recognize and reward creative momentum, powerful artistic voice, and a track record of engagement. The 2024 Fellow, Grant Olsen, is described as having pursued a creative practice of joy while demonstrating significant community engagement, mentorship, and giving back.

Program Focus

The Fellowship recognizes artists who:

• Have made significant contributions to their creative field
• Are active creators in the artistic community with some success or progress toward sharing work regionally, nationally, and/or internationally
• Demonstrate a trajectory of artistic growth
• Have a tendency to give back and engage with their community
• Demonstrate creative mastery and powerful artistic voice
• Engage in mentorship and community support

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be a full-time resident of Ada or Canyon County OR be an Indigenous Boise Valley tribal member who may reside elsewhere
• Be 25 years or older
• Not be enrolled in a degree program
• Not have assignments pending when the Fellowship begins
• May work in any artistic discipline, including but not limited to: performing, literary, film, visual, or multimedia arts

Note: Previous and current funding from the Foundation is a point of pride and does not impact eligibility. Merit-based selection does not take into consideration the financial capacity or financial needs of candidates.

Evaluation Criteria

Applicants will be evaluated based on:

• Powerful artistic voice (as evidenced in work samples and critical response)
• Track record of engagement and community involvement
• Demonstrated mentorship and giving back
• Trajectory of artistic growth
• Creative mastery
• Impact on the local and broader artistic community

Contact Information

Instagram: @alexarosefoundation

How to Apply

Note: The most recent application window closed on November 11, 2023. Next application cycle timeline is not yet announced.

Application Materials Required

• Work samples demonstrating powerful artistic voice
• Critical responses/reviews of work
• Artist statement and biographical information
• Demonstration of community engagement and mentorship activities
• Fellowship Questions + Checklist (available as PDF on website)

Evaluation Process

Applications are reviewed by a qualified panel using merit-based selection criteria focused on:

• Artistic quality and powerful creative voice
• Community engagement track record
• Evidence of mentorship and giving back
• Trajectory of artistic growth
• Creative mastery and impact

How to Get Started

• Review the existing Alexa Rose Fellows to understand the caliber and type of artists recognized
• Complete the Fellowship Questions + Checklist (PDF available on the website)
• Prepare work samples and biographical materials
• Get inspired by past fellows' practices and contributions

To apply when the next cycle opens, monitor the Foundation's website and social media for announcement of application window.