Smithsonian American Art Museum — 2027–2028 Research Fellowships
Residential fellowships at SAAM support full-time, independent research on US art, craft, and visual culture. Appointments are available at graduate, predoctoral, postdoctoral, and senior levels.
Deadline: October 15, 2026 | americanart.si.edu
The Image Centre — Photography Research Fellowships
In 2027, six fellowships of $4,000–$70,000 CAD will support research projects on The Image Centre’s photography collections. Open to students, scholars, and artists.
Deadline: October 18, 2026 | imagecentre.ca/fellowship
The Bronx Museum — AIM Fellowship
14 AIM Fellows are awarded a nine-month practicum led by a distinguished faculty of experts who cover finance, law, media management, and writing, among other subjects vital to maintaining and growing a successful career as an artist.
Deadline: October 25, 2026 | bronxmuseum.org
Tallichet Freedman Foundation — 2026 TTFF Micro Grant Cycle
Visual artists who live or work in Queens (ZIP code 11385) can apply for one of 10 unrestricted $3,000 microgrants. Each grantee will receive a filmed studio interview documenting their work and practice, as well as support through TTFF’s hyper-local program.
Deadline: October 29, 2026 | TTFF Micro Grant
Bronx Council on the Arts – 2027 Community Engagement Grants
The Community Engagement Grants (CEGs) program supports local projects that enable Bronx communities to experience and actively engage with the performing, literary, media, or visual arts. Under the CEG umbrella, three funds—Arts Fund, Community Arts, and New Work—provide awards to Bronx-based individual artists, artist collectives, and nonprofit arts and community organizations who propose community-based projects. Grant awards depend on applicant type and fund, with the option to request support for the same project across multiple funds using a single application.
Deadline: October 30, 2026 | bronxarts.org/cegs
apexart — 2027-28 NYC Open Call
Accepting 500-word proposals for group exhibitions presented at apexart in 2027-28. Five winning exhibitions receive up to 10K budget. All with a compelling group exhibition idea are encouraged to apply.
Deadline: October 31, 2026 | apexart.org
Arts + Public Life — 2027 Chicago Critic’s Table
This four-month paid fellowship is for emerging Chicago cultural critics to develop their voice, expand their audience, and build a network. The program aims to broaden who is considered a critic and expand the audience for South Side artists and cultural scenes.
Deadline: November 1, 2026 | artsandpubliclife.org
A.I.R. Gallery — The A.I.R. Fellowship Program for Emerging and Underrepresented Women and Non-Binary Artists
Six NYC-based emerging artists will be awarded a first solo exhibition, professional development programming, curatorial support, and mentorship during a 12-month fellowship that runs September – August.
Deadline: November 10, 2026 | airgallery.org