QM-Jerome Foundation Fellowship for Emerging Artists 2026-2027

The QM-Jerome Foundation Fellowship for Emerging Artists is a fellowship program in New York City for visual artists at the early stage of their careers. It awards two visual artist fellowships with a $20,000 prize each and includes a solo exhibition at the Queens Museum in 2027, along with professional development consultations and mentorship from QM staff. The fellowships cover artist fees, materials, and production costs related to the proposed project.

Two $20,000 fellowships; solo exhibitions at the Queens Museum in 2027; professional development consultations; mentorship from QM staff.

Open to emerging visual artists living in the five boroughs of New York City. An emerging artist is at the beginning of their public career and has not had solo exhibitions at commercial galleries or major public institutions nor received major grants.

Submit your application by September 22, 2025 via the QM-Jerome Foundation Fellowship Submittable portal.