2027–28 QM-Jerome Foundation Fellowship for Emerging Artists

Overview

The Queens Museum launches its eighth iteration of the QM-Jerome Foundation Fellowship for Emerging Artists in New York City. Two visual artists will receive $20,000 each and professional development consultations from QM staff members working toward an artist's project. Each fellow will also receive mentorship from a New York-based established artist.

Key Dates

• Application Deadline: September 28, 2026, 11:59 pm EST
• Info Session: September 9, 2026 on Zoom

Eligibility

The QM-Jerome Foundation Fellowship is open to emerging visual artists living in the five boroughs of New York City. An emerging artist is defined as one at the beginning of their public career with at least 2 years but no more than 10 years of experience generating new artistic works outside of a degree-granting program. Eligible artists have not had solo exhibitions at established commercial galleries or museums, or received major grants, though they may have exhibited work in other countries on a limited basis.

Award

Each fellow receives $20,000, professional development consultations from QM staff, and mentorship from an established New York-based artist. The fellowships culminate in solo project exhibitions at the Queens Museum in 2028.

Fellowship Duration

The duration of each fellowship is one year, culminating with the opening of the fellow's exhibition.