The En Foco Artist Fellowship Program is designed to support artists of color who utilize lens-based mediums and digital media technologies in their creative processes. This program merges the previous Photography Fellowship and Media Arts Fund, creating a unified opportunity for photographers and media-based artists in New York State. Submissions will be evaluated by a panel of industry professionals, ensuring recognition for the highest-quality work.
The Artist Fellowship Program will:
- Award 10 Fellowships to Photographers and 5 Fellowships to Media-Based Artists, each at $1,500.
- Include Fellows in a 2025 Group Exhibition.
- Feature the Fellows in the 2025 Nueva Luz publication, both printed and online editions.
- Provide Professional Development and Networking opportunities.
En Foco is highly regarded for its leadership in support of artists of color and for its advocacy role in addressing issues related to
cultural equity and access. Previous Fellows have gained access to numerous opportunities beyond the fellowship. Artists who apply for the Fellowship, may also be considered for future issues of Nueva Luz, Exhibitions, and other opportunities.
ELIGIBILITY:
WHO CAN APPLY
- Must be a New York City or New York State resident for the past year at the time of submission and must show proof of residency.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Collaborating artists are eligible to apply, BUT only one artist can submit the application.
- Previous fellowship recipients must wait three years before they can reapply.
- Work for consideration must represent work completed after 2022.
WHO CANNOT APPLY
- Graduate or undergraduate students matriculated in fine art and/or media arts degree programs at the time of application
submission.
- En Foco’s Board members and staff are ineligible to apply.
The fellowships will be announced Spring 2025.
Application Deadline:2025-03-13
The Artist Fellowship Program will:
- Award 10 Fellowships to Photographers and 5 Fellowships to Media-Based Artists, each at $1,500.
- Include Fellows in a 2025 Group Exhibition.
- Feature the Fellows in the 2025 Nueva Luz publication, both printed and online editions.
- Provide Professional Development and Networking opportunities.
En Foco is highly regarded for its leadership in support of artists of color and for its advocacy role in addressing issues related to
cultural equity and access. Previous Fellows have gained access to numerous opportunities beyond the fellowship. Artists who apply for the Fellowship, may also be considered for future issues of Nueva Luz, Exhibitions, and other opportunities.
ELIGIBILITY:
WHO CAN APPLY
- Must be a New York City or New York State resident for the past year at the time of submission and must show proof of residency.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Collaborating artists are eligible to apply, BUT only one artist can submit the application.
- Previous fellowship recipients must wait three years before they can reapply.
- Work for consideration must represent work completed after 2022.
WHO CANNOT APPLY
- Graduate or undergraduate students matriculated in fine art and/or media arts degree programs at the time of application
submission.
- En Foco’s Board members and staff are ineligible to apply.
The fellowships will be announced Spring 2025.
Application Deadline:2025-03-13
