Mass Cultural Council Artist Fellowships provide direct, unrestricted support to Massachusetts artists. The fellowships recognize exceptional original work, to foster the creation of new art in the Commonwealth. Artist Fellowships are awarded to primary creators of original works of art.

In the 2021 grant cycle, Artist Fellowships are $15,000, and Finalist awards are $1,500.

Applying to the Crafts Category
This category includes original work made substantially by hand. We welcome art centered on the skill and technique of manipulating glass, metal, wood, fiber, clay, and other materials. If you have not already, please read full program guidelines: https://massculturalcouncil.org/artists-art/artist-fellowships/application-process

Fill out the online form in CaFE. You will need to upload at least FIVE jpg images to your CaFE Portfolio to add to your Mass Cultural Council Artist Fellowship application in Crafts.

Work Samples
Upload five JPG images into your CaFE Portfolio. When filling out Mass Cultural Council's online application in CaFE, select images in the order (1-5) that you wish them to be viewed.

Preparing Your Digital Images
Images must be in JPG format. The pixel dimension should be at least 1200 pixels on the longest side (horizontal or vertical). The maximum file size is 5 MB.

The panel will review your work samples anonymously. Your name should not appear anywhere in your work samples or in your Work Sample Description. The title of your first work sample will be the "name" we use for your application. We appreciate efforts to avoid identifying information like commissions, awards, or organizations.

Deadline for Mass Cultural Council Artist Fellowships applications in Crafts: Monday, February 8, 2021

Application Requirements

Eligibility Criteria