Programs

CAA Professional Development Fellowship in Visual Arts

The CAA Professional Development Fellowship in visual arts supports graduate students who recently received an MFA or equivalent terminal degree or are in the final year of their program.

ELIGIBILITY + OTHER INFORMATION  

• Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents. 
• Applicants must have recently earned an MFA or must be in the final year of their program.  
• Applicants must demonstrate financial need. 
• A CAA individual member ID or non-member ID is required to apply. Create an account here or contact the CAA membership department if you need assistance.  
• Each fellow is granted an unrestricted award of $10,000. 
• Fellows and honorable mentions receive free CAA memberships for one year and complimentary registration to attend the next Annual Conference.  
• Scholars from historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.   

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS  

• CV 
• Artist statement (four double-spaced pages maximum; 12 point font) 
• Artist media (still work 6 images maximum; video work 5 minutes maximum) 
• Two letters of recommendation (please also include contact information of recommenders)

The 2024 application cycle is now closed.

Deadline: November 15  

Questions? Contact Cali Buckley, Manager, Grants and Awards & Director, CAA-Getty International Program.