Emerging Artist Fellowship NYC

Eligibility

Eligible countries: US

Must reside in NYC's five boroughs; students in degree programs not eligible.

Emerging Artist Fellowship NYC $20,000, Queens Museum-Jerome Foundation Contemporary Performance Network - June 21, 2026 0 Two emerging visual artists will receive $20,000 fellowships, mentorship, professional development support, and solo exhibitions at the Queens Museum. Table of Contents The Emerging Artist Fellowship NYC opportunity from the QM-Jerome Foundation Fellowship Program is now accepting applications for its 2027-2028 cohort. The program will select two emerging visual artists living in New York City and provide each fellow with a $20,000 award, professional development consultations, mentorship from Queens Museum staff and an established New York-based artist, and a solo exhibition at the Queens Museum in 2028. The fellowship is designed for early-career visual artists who are building public visibility and developing ambitious new projects. Applications are due September 28, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST. OF THE FIELD. Emerging Artist Fellowship NYC Snapshot What: QM-Jerome Foundation Fellowship for Emerging Artists Who: Emerging visual artists residing in New York City Where: Queens Museum, Queens, New York City, USA Award / Support: $20,000 fellowship award, Professional development consultations, Mentorship from Queens Museum staff, Mentorship from an established New York-based artist, Solo exhibition at Queens Museum in 2028 Application Fee: FREE Residency Duration: One-year fellowship (2027-2028) Deadline: September 28, 2026, 11:59 PM EST Official Link: Queens Museum Fellowship Program Strategy Coach Notes: https://www.patreon.com/pformart/posts/strategy-coach-161613730 Get The Application Strategy This fellowship includes a detailed application with work samples, a cover letter, a project proposal, and supporting materials. The strongest applications will demonstrate a developed artistic practice, a clear project that can benefit from a year of institutional support, and readiness for a museum exhibition context. Join the Contemporary Performance network to access Strategy Coach Notes for this opportunity, including proposal structure, project positioning, work sample strategy, reviewer analysis, and application development guidance. About the Emerging Artist Fellowship NYC The QM-Jerome Foundation Fellowship for Emerging Artists supports visual artists working at an early stage of their public careers. The program focuses on artists who have developed a consistent practice but have not yet received significant institutional recognition. The fellowship provides financial support, mentorship, and curatorial engagement across a full year of project development. The fellowship culminates in solo exhibitions at the Queens Museum in 2028. Throughout the year, fellows work closely with museum staff while developing a project for presentation. This structure creates an opportunity for artists to refine ideas, receive feedback, and navigate the process of developing work within a museum setting. The inclusion of professional development consultations and artist mentorship extends the program beyond exhibition production and supports long-term career growth. The program is supported by the Jerome Foundation and specifically targets New York City-based emerging artists. The eligibility requirements establish a clear profile for applicants, emphasizing early-career artists with between two and ten years of professional artistic practice who have not yet reached major institutional milestones. What Is Offered - $20,000 fellowship award per artist - Two artists selected - One year of project development support - Professional development consultations - Mentorship from Queens Museum staff - Mentorship from an established New York-based artist - Solo exhibition at Queens Museum in 2028 - Curatorial support throughout the fellowship - Inclusion in a museum-based fellowship cohort Who Should Apply This opportunity is intended for emerging visual artists living in New York City. Applicants should have an established body of work and a developing public profile while remaining early in their careers. The fellowship is particularly relevant for artists preparing to move from smaller exhibition contexts into larger institutional settings. Eligible artists must currently reside in one of New York City’s five boroughs and maintain residency throughout the fellowship period. Artists enrolled in degree-granting programs are not eligible. Applicants should review the detailed eligibility criteria carefully, especially requirements related to exhibition history, previous grants, and years of professional practice. Timeline Applications Open: Now Application Deadline: September 28, 2026, 11:59 PM EST Fellowship Period: 2027-2028 Exhibitions: 2028 Artists Selected: Two Why The Emerging Artist Fellowship NYC Matters Museum fellowships with direct exhibition outcomes remain highly competitive and relatively rare. This program combines unrestricted financial support, institutional mentorship, professional development resources, and a solo exhibition platform. The year-long structure gives artists time to develop ambitious projects while building relationships with curators and mentors. For artists seeking greater visibility within New York City’s visual arts ecosystem, the fellowship offers a significant opportunity to strengthen their practice and present new work within a major museum context. OF THE FIELD. Apply Official Program Information: Queens Museum Fellowship Application Information Discover artist opportunities, grants, residencies, fellowships, and open calls updated weekly at ContemporaryPerformance.com. - €7,000 Venice Artist Fellowship and Residency | Scuola Piccola Zattere 2027 - Perform Europe Open Call 2026: Up to €60,000 - $2,000 NYC CPR Artist-in-Residence 2027 - Funded Tokyo Artist Residency | Tokyo Biennale 2027 Social Dive - Funded Paris Artist Residency | Institut français × Cité internationale des arts 2027

Award

$20,000

Mentorship, professional development support, solo exhibition at Queens Museum

What to submit

Work samples, Motivation letter, Other

How to apply

Apply via the official Queens Museum Fellowship Program application page.