The A.I.R. Fellowship Program supports underrepresented and emerging women and non-binary artists in New York City.
Donor Name: A.I.R. Gallery
State: New York
County: Selected Counties
City: New York City
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/01/2023
Duration: 1 year
Details:
The A.I.R. Fellowship Program was established in 1993 by former artist member Stephanie Bernheim in order to support underrepresented and emerging women and non-binary artists in New York City. Each year, six artists are awarded a year-long fellowship to develop and exhibit a project at A.I.R. Gallery.
The A.I.R. Fellowship Program is made possible by public funds from the National Endowment for the Arts, the New York State Council on the Arts, and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, as well as the generous support of the Bernheim Foundation, the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, the Milton and Sally Avery Arts Foundation, Materials for the Arts, Two Trees, and individual donors to the Emma Bee Bernstein Fund.
In the last 30 years, the A.I.R. Fellowship Program has given more than 100 artists the opportunity to have their first solo exhibition in New York City. This program encourages artistic experimentation and rigor by providing a space where feminist historical precedence and intergenerational dialogue are at the forefront. Essential to this process are a series of professional development workshops, close collaboration with an A.I.R. artist-mentor, and scheduled studio visits through the year—including one with a selection panelist.
Each year, six artists are awarded a year-long fellowship to develop and exhibit a project at A.I.R. Gallery.
Benefits
- Sponsored membership with A.I.R. Gallery for one year (September 2024–August 2025)
- Professional development workshops led by professionals in the field (Fall 2024)
- A solo exhibition in the Fellowship Gallery (Spring 2025)
- Access to the gallery space, staff, resources, and career development assistance during program tenure
- 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
- Participation in membership-based exhibitions
- A stipend at the end of the Fellow’s participation in the program, pending available funding.
Eligibility Criteria
- A woman or non-binary artist
- 18 years of age or older
- A resident of New York City, adjoining counties, or the Hudson Valley (Putnam, Dutchess, and Ulster counties) (September 2024–August 2025)
- Have not had a solo exhibition at a permanent venue in NYC in the last 5 years
- Not a student or enrolled in any degree seeking program at the time of the program (September 2024–August 2025)
- Not participating in a comparable development, fellowship, or residency program at the time of the program at A.I.R. (September 2024–August 2025)
- Not currently a member, employee, or board member of A.I.R. Gallery, and have not had a solo show at A.I.R.
- Not a Fellowship alum.
For more information, visit A.I.R. Gallery.
