PROGRAM GOALS

The Upstate Individual Artists Fellowship:

• Recognizes artistic excellence across all disciplines and traditions. 

• Provides unrestricted financial support to empower artists at key career stages to strengthen artists’ long-term resilience and impact.

• Strengthens artists’ capacity and resilience through coaching, networking, and professional development. 

• Engages communities by showcasing the social impact and cultural leadership of Upstate Individual Artists Fellows.

Please see our Grant Guidelines, Application Questions, FAQs, and Glossary of Terms and Definitions for more information.