National Arts Futures Fellowship Grant

The National Arts Futures Fellowship (NAFF) is a transformative six-month virtual program designed for early and mid-career arts and culture leaders. It focuses on building leadership skills rooted in democracy, wellness, and belonging. Participants will engage in a supportive national network, gaining insights to foster creativity and community connection. While no financial grant is provided, the fellowship offers strategic support and coaching, empowering fellows to become influential civic leaders and cultural innovators.

Building on the legacy of the National Leaders of Color Fellowship (LoCF), NAFF expands its reach to leaders from all backgrounds while upholding its core values of care, community, democracy, wellness, and belonging.
The National Arts Futures Fellowship (NAFF) is a six-month virtual leadership development program rooted in democracy, wellness, and belonging. It calls on early and mid-career arts and culture professionals from all backgrounds to step into their power as civic leaders and cultural innovators—building the skills, networks, and vision needed to shape a future where creativity drives justice, care, and connection. Fellows join a national network committed to strengthening public life, nurturing collective wellness, and fostering deep belonging across communities. Together, they learn, experiment, and act—advancing a shared vision of leadership that is sustainable and future-focused.
Grant Amount:
None. While this fellowship does not offer a grant it will provide strategic support, coaching, and a lasting leadership network.

Eligibility

IndividualSelf-identify as an early or mid-career leader in the field of arts and culture; Is an arts administrator or a significantly arts-interested member such as a volunteer or a public official; Reside in the Creative West and South Arts regions; Is a current resident of the United States, including U.S. Jurisdictions (American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam).