PURPOSE
Fellowships recognize the outstanding work and artistic excellence of Idaho
artists and writers. They are intended to reward dedication to an art form,
promote public awareness, and to advance an artist's career. The program is
decidedly competitive and Fellowships are awarded to applicants deemed to have
exhibited the highest artistic merit.
ELIGIBILITY
- Applicants must meet the general eligibility criteria for individuals.
- Fellowship recipients must skip one round in their discipline before reapplying.
- Artists may receive a maximum of three Fellowship awards in their lifetime.
- The Writer-in-Residence may receive a Fellowship prior to becoming Writer-in-Residence, but after that he or she is ineligible for a literature Fellowship.
- Fellowship, TRAap, and Writer-in-Residence recipients are not eligible for a QuickFund$ grant during their award year or term.
- Work samples should be of work created within the past 5 years.
Writers may apply for both Writer-in-Residence
and a Fellowship on one application. If selected for both, the writer may
choose between the two. Review eligibility criteria for both awards before
applying and then check the appropriate spaces on the application form.
AWARD AMOUNT
The Commission anticipates that each
Fellowship will be for $5,000 and available mid-August. At the discretion of
the panelists, unfunded Honorable Mentions may be awarded. Awards are intended to contribute to the recipient’s professional artistic growth and development. Funds are unrestricted and no match is required.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants are anonymous during the review process.
Application should be reproduced on a computer or typed in 12-point, or neatly handwritten. Since copies will be duplicated for panel review, please do not use staples. Use and submit the checklist on page 16 to insure a complete application and comply with the postmark deadline.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Artistic Excellence (85 points)
Work shows originality, distinguished consistency, and preeminent quality.
Traditional arts show high quality of execution and affiliation to community
aesthetics.
Evidence of exceptional, continued aesthetic investigation in his or her chosen
medium, professional activities, awards, honors, and accomplishments as presented
in the résumé and artist statement.
Traditional folk artists must have demonstrated a commitment to their cultural
community's artistic and cultural traditions through continued practice, excellence
of work, and teaching.
POSTMARK DEADLINES
Visit Grants Overview page for annual deadline dates and eligible discipline areas. Disciplines rotate on a three-year cycle. See Glossary
for a description of the art forms within discipline areas.
The panel review meeting takes place in April. Award announcements will be made in July.
For more information go to Deadlines page.
Final reports must be submitted within the fiscal year..
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