USA Fellowships provide $50,000 in unrestricted money that the artists can use in any way they would like. In addition to the award, current Fellows have access to financial planning, career consulting, legal advice, and other professional services as requested.
Fellows are selected through a nomination, application, and review process. Each year, artists are anonymously nominated by a geographically diverse and rotating group of arts professionals to apply for the Fellowship. Applications are reviewed by discipline-specific panels for their artistic vision, contributions to the field, and the potential impact of the award on their practice. Panels recommend finalists for board approval. USA fundraises annually to make as many awards as possible.
Since its founding, the USA Fellowship program has awarded over $41 million to more than 850 artists thanks to our funders who understand the value of supporting artists unconditionally. We believe that by investing in artists, we are investing in the cultural and social fabric of our world, ensuring that their voices continue to enrich our lives and broaden our horizons.
2024 USA Fellows Geography