The Greater Columbus Arts Council (GCAC) in partnership with the Columbus Museum of Art (CMA), offers a 90-day artist fellowship and unrestricted award for a professional African American visual artist residing in Franklin County.
Donor Name: Greater Columbus Arts Council
State: Ohio
County: Franklin County (OH)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/02/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Aminah Robinson Fellowship (Aminah Fellowship) celebrates the legacy of the late Columbus artist by recognizing the exemplary work of a local African American visual artist. The fellowship is intended to give the gift of time and monetary support to allow an artist to focus on art making.
The artist will be permitted to use Aminah Robinson’s home studio daily. The artist will be expected to participate in one community outreach opportunity (workshop, demonstration, lecture, etc.) as directed by the Columbus Museum of Art.
Funding Information
$15,000
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants to the Aminah Fellowship must:
- Identify as African American;
- Be a resident of Franklin County;
- Be a working visual artist (age 18 and older);
- GCAC’s definition of a working artist:
- Has a portfolio, body of work, collection, published works, or performance history;
- Is likely paid for performances, sells their artwork, or is otherwise compensated for their artistic creation;
- Routinely dedicates time to the creation of art and regularly shares their artwork with the public through performances, film festivals, fashion shows, publishing, exhibitions, etc.;
- May have formal or informal training and seeks to improve their artistic skillset; actively engages with artistic community;
- Collaborative applications are NOT accepted. Each artist must apply individually;
- GCAC’s definition of a working artist:
- Produce work in any of the following media:
- Produce works deeply rooted in storytelling; cultural traditions and heritage; and the centrality of African American women;
- Are NOT enrolled as degree-seeking undergraduate students.
For more information, visit GCAC.
