The A.I.R. Fellowship Program is designed to support emerging and underrepresented women and non-binary artists in New York City.
Donor Name: A.I.R. Gallery
State: New York
County: Dutchess County (NY), Putnam County (NY), Ulster County (NY)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/03/2024
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
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 has awarded more than 120 artists the opportunity to have their first solo exhibition in New York City with the support of the A.I.R. community. The program encourages artistic experimentation and rigor by providing a space where feminist historical legacy 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 throughout the year, including one with a selection panelist.
A 12-month professional development and solo exhibition opportunity for emerging and underrepresented women and non-binary artists.
Benefits
- Professional development workshops led by professionals in the field (Fall 2025)
- A solo exhibition in Gallery II or III (Spring 2026)
- 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
- An artist stipend (amount contingent on 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 2025–August 2026)
- 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 2025–August 2026)
- Not participating in a comparable development, fellowship, or residency program at the time of the program at A.I.R. (September 2025–August 2026)
- 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.
