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Grants & Fellowships  /  Verified 2 September 2026

En Foco Artist Fellowship.

New York, USA · En Foco, Inc.
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En Foco, Inc. awards 15 fellowships of $1,500 each ($1,000 upfront, $500 upon exhibition completion) to photographers and media-based artists of Latino, African, Asian American heritage, and Native Peoples of the Americas and Pacific Islanders who are New York State residents. The fellowship includes group exhibition, publication in Nueva Luz, and professional development; two fellows also receive solo shows at Blue Sky Gallery in Portland. No application fee. Deadline: January 15, 2027.

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Deadline. January 15, 2027

“Applications accepted beginning January 15, 2026; deadline March 8, 2026 @ 11:59pm. Fellows announced Spring 2025.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

Cost to apply. Free to apply

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What you get. 15 fellowships of $1,500 each ($1,000 up front, $500 on exhibition completion) + group exhibition + publication in Nueva Luz + professional development; two fellows also receive solo exhibitions at Blue Sky Gallery (Portland, OR)

“$1,500 total ($1,000 upon notification, $500 upon exhibition completion); inclusion in 2026 group exhibition; publication in Nueva Luz; professional development and networking opportunities”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

Who can apply. Photographers and media-based artists of Latino, African, Asian American heritage, and Native Peoples of the Americas and Pacific Islanders. Must be NYC or NY State resident for past year with proof. At least 18 years old. Cannot be current

“Must be NYC or NY State resident for past year”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

How they choose.

“Panel of photography and media arts professionals (photographers, media artists, curators, critics, collectors); Board of Directors reviews panel recommendations for approval”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

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