Artist Fellowship Award

The Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) Artist Fellowship Award from the Nevada Arts Council recognizes committed artists living in Nevada reaching pivotal moments in their artistic practice who demonstrate sustained excellence in their work. By acknowledging outstanding artistic accomplishments across a body of work the program promotes public awareness and appreciation of the role of the artist in our society. The Artist Fellowship Award is open to one of three disciplines on a rotating three-year timeline: Visual Arts, Literary Arts, Performing Arts.

FISCAL YEAR 2027 VISUAL ARTS DISCIPLINE:

• Two-Dimensional Works Category such as drawing, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, or static digital works.
• Three-Dimensional Works and New Genres Category such as craft-based practice, sculpture, installation, performance art, or time-based digital media. (Narrative and documentary filmmakers are ineligible.)

Open to: Individuals
Amount: $5,000
Applications open: March 2, 2026, 8 a.m. PST
Application deadline: May 1, 2026, 5 p.m. PST

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