Wyoming Visual Arts Fellowships 2016

Deadline: March 16, 2015 {ONLINE}



Wyoming Visual Arts Fellowships 2016
Wyoming Arts Council
Cheyenne, WY
Results announced in April 2015



Visual Arts fellowships are awards of merit, based on the artist’s portfolio, honoring the work of Wyoming visual artists whose work reflects serious and exceptional investigation. Artists working in any media, including film and video, may apply. Applications are juried by noted artists, curators and others in visual arts from outside the state. Up to three fellowships may be given each year, and jurors may also select honorable mentions.


Eligibility

Must be at least 18 years of age
Must have been domiciled within the state borders for a total of 20 months in the previous two years
Must be a U.S. citizen or have legal resident status (evidence of U.S. citizenship, resident status and state residency may be required).
Must register with the Artist Image Registry
May not be affiliated with the Wyoming Arts Council either as a board member or staff member, including their families, whether full-time, part-time or contractual.
May not be an employee of the Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources.
Must remain a Wyoming resident for at least one year after award, living in the state for at least 10 months of the year
Must not have received a fellowship within the last four years
May receive a total of two fellowship awards in their lifetime


The Wyoming Arts Council awards up to three $3,000 fellowships in the visual arts. In addition to the three recipients, each panel may select honorable mentions. Fellowship recipients agree to participate in the Wyoming Arts Council Biennial Exhibition, and are included in the catalog produced.


Applications online accepted via CaFE

Visit website for more information: http://wyoarts.state.wy.us/wac-grant/fellowship-for-visual-a


Fellowship results will be announced at the CLICK! conference April 10-11, 2015. CLICK! is a professional development conference for visual artists, and is open to any interested artist. This year the conference will take place at the Buffalo Bill Center for the West in Cody. Entrants not selected for fellowships will be notified in writing after that date.



Wyoming Visual Arts Fellowships 2016
Wyoming Arts Council
2320 Capitol Avenue
Cheyenne, WY 82002