Grants & Fellowships / Verified 15 September 2026
The Queens Museum and Jerome Foundation offer a $20,000 fellowship for emerging visual artists in the five boroughs, including mentorship and a solo exhibition. No application fee. Applicants must have lived in NYC boroughs for at least one year before January 2027, practiced art for 2–10 years outside degree programs, and have no prior solo museum exhibitions or established commercial gallery solo shows in the US.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. September 28, 2026
“September 28, 2026, 11:59 pm EST”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. Free to apply
“Free”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get. $20,000 fellowship, mentorship, solo exhibition
“$20,000 stipend (two installments covering artist fee, materials, production costs); professional development consultations; mentorship from established NYC artist (four sessions); solo exhibition at Queens Museum”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. One year (2027–2028)
Who can apply. Emerging visual artists living in NYC's five boroughs for at least one year prior to January 2027; 2–10 years of generative artistic practice outside degree programs; no prior solo museum exhibitions or established commercial gallery solo s
How they choose.
“Jury of two guest jurors and Queens Museum curatorial staff; applications shortlisted on proposed project strength, overall practice, and work samples; shortlisted candidates invited for in-person interview in November”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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