New York Community Trust Van Lier Fellowships
Artist Residencies
New York Community Trust Van Lier Fellowships for Visual Artists
Through an annual open call process reviewed by a juried panel, two early career visual artists who identify as African, Latine, Asian, Arab, and/or Native American descent, will be awarded a year-long fellowship including access to an exclusive studio space, extensive professional development, several weeks access to a private cottage, an artist fee, and a culminating exhibition at the Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art. Fellows are encouraged to approach their fellowship from a place of exploration and growth, shaping new ideas and taking creative leaps, and working to develop their practice and skills to advance their professional creative pursuits.
The New York Community Trust Van Lier Fellowships is closed for the 2026 application process. Stay tuned for next year’s open call, which will launch in February 2027.
ABOUT NEW YORK COMMUNITY TRUST VAN LIER FELLOWSHIPS
The New York Community Trust Van Lier Fellowships are a New York-based program that supports early-career artists in theater, music, and visual arts to advance their careers through financial stipends, mentorship, and professional development. The fellowship aims to help talented artists establish themselves in the professional arts community. Funding comes from the Edward and Sally Van Lier Fund through the New York Community Trust, which carries out the legacy of Edward and Sally Van Lier to support opportunities for young persons who aspire to a career in the arts.
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Funding for The New York Community Trust Van Lier Fellowships comes from the Edward and Sally Van Lier Fund through the New York Community Trust, which carries out the legacy of Edward and Sally Van Lier to support opportunities for young persons who aspire to a career in the arts.
Additional support is provided by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, and the Samuel I. Newhouse Foundation.
