Administering Organization — Individual Artists Fellowship

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California Arts Council

Deadline: deadline unknown
Entry fee: Not listed — check the source
Location: California

About

Individual artists apply for fellowship funding across all disciplines through regional administering organizations.

Overview

The California Arts Council administers the Individual Artists Fellowship (IAF) program through regional Administering Organizations (AOs), providing fellowships to California artists across all disciplines and traditions. The program recognizes emerging, established, and legacy artists for their excellence and leadership in shaping traditional and contemporary cultures.

Fellowship Tiers & Awards

CAC Emerging Artist Fellows – $5,000 (beginning stages of making work public)
CAC Established Artist Fellows – $10,000 (regularly make work public and engage community)
CAC Legacy Artist Fellows – $50,000 (significant body of work with substantial community and social impact)

Eligibility

Individual artists must live in California and apply to the region serving their county. Artists may submit an application to only one region.

Kala Art Institute (Bay Area Region)

Application Open: April 2, 2026
Application Close: June 5, 2026
Fellowship Period: September 1, 2026 – August 31, 2027

KDA (Central Valley & Sierra Region)

Application Open: May 1, 2026
Application Close: June 12, 2026
Fellowship Period: August 1, 2026 – August 1, 2027

Kala Art Institute Contact

Address: 1060 Heinz Ave, Berkeley, CA 94710–2719
Phone: (510) 841-7000

Award: CAC Emerging Artist Fellows – $5,000; CAC Established Artist Fellows – $10,000; CAC Legacy Artist Fellows – $50,000
Theme: Grant program
Eligibility: Individual artists who live in California and apply to the region serving their county.
Audience: Individual artists in California

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