Artist Fellowships
Funding Amount
$20,000 per artist
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Artist Fellowships
Overview: Recognizes artistic excellence and honors the work of seasoned artists, advances the work of mid-career artists, and nurtures the work of developing artists.
Geographic Scope: St. Louis City and County, Missouri
Eligible Disciplines: All artistic disciplines including visual arts, theater, music, literature, design, dance, media arts, and more
Award Timing: Typically awarded in January
Number of Awards: Approximately 10 artists annually
Evaluation Process: Selected from applicants after in-depth review by:
Program History: Since inception in 2013, RAC has awarded a total of $1.4 million (as of 2020) to help regional artists further their artistic careers as fellows
Contact Information:
Background: One of RAC's four competitive grant programs. RAC provides approximately $4 million+ annually in financial support for nonprofit organizations and individual artists in St. Louis City and County.
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