2027-2028 A.I.R. Fellowship Program
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2027–2028 A.I.R. GALLERY FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION
Established in 1993, the A.I.R. Fellowship Program for Emerging and Underrepresented Women and Non-Binary Artists has enabled more than 130 artists to realize their first solo exhibition in New York City with the support of the A.I.R. community. The Fellowship Program annually awards six local emerging artists with their first solo exhibition, professional development programming, curatorial support, and mentorship during a 12-month fellowship that runs September–August.
Eligibility:
- A woman or non-binary visual artist working in any media
- 18 years of age or older
- A resident of the five boroughs of New York City (Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Staten Island) for the duration of the Fellowship (September 2027–August 2028)
- Have not had a solo exhibition at a permanent venue in NYC in the last 10 years
- Not a student or enrolled in any degree-granting program at the time of the program (September 2027–August 2028)
- Not participating in a comparable development, fellowship, or residency program at the time of the program at A.I.R. (September 2027–August 2028)
- Not currently a member, employee, or board member of A.I.R. Gallery, and have not previously had a solo show at A.I.R.
- Not a Fellowship Program alum
Not sure if you qualify? Check our frequently asked questions section for more info.
Benefits:
- 4–5 Professional development workshops led by professionals in the field (Fall 2027)
- A solo exhibition at A.I.R. Gallery (Spring/Summer 2028)
- An artist-mentor at A.I.R. Gallery to work with throughout the program
- One-on-one studio visit with one of the review panelists
- Ongoing studio visits and support from A.I.R. staff
- A stipend of $3,000
PLEASE NOTE: THIS APPLICATION IS AN ANONYMOUS REVIEW. None of your submitted materials may include your name (including the file name or body of images, statement, CV, or any other submitted files). If a submitted file contains or is titled with the artist’s name, the submission will be disqualified and the applicant will not be permitted to re-apply until the next Fellowship cycle.
If for any reason you do not get an email confirmation from Submittable after applying, please email info@airgallery.org. All applicants will be notified by SPRING 2027. Because of the large volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries regarding the status of applications.