The Greater Columbus Arts Council (Arts Council) in partnership with the Columbus Museum of Art, offers a 90-day artist fellowship and unrestricted $15,000 award for a professional African American visual artist residing in Franklin County.
Donor Name: Greater Columbus Arts Council
State: Ohio
County: Franklin County (OH)
Type of Grant: Fellowship
Deadline: 09/30/2022
Grant Size: $15,000
Grant Duration: 90 days
Details:
The Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson Fellowship (Aminah Fellowship) celebrates the legacy of the late Columbus artist by recognizing the exemplary work of a local African American visual artist.
The fellowship is intended to give the gift of time and monetary support to allow an artist to focus on art making.
The artist will be permitted to use Aminah Robinson’s home studio on a daily basis. The artist will be expected to participate in at least three community outreach opportunities (workshops, demonstrations, lectures, etc.) as directed by the Arts Council and Columbus Museum of Art.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants to the Aminah Fellowship must:
- Identify as African American
- Be a resident of Franklin County
- Be a professional visual artist (age 18 and older)
- Definition of professional artist: an individual who devotes a significant portion of their time to the creation of personal artwork. The professional artist likely sells their artwork or shares their independent body of work with the public on a regular basis. Individuals working in a creative industry primarily producing commercial work are not eligible.
- Visual artist: painter, sculptor, fiber/textiles, mixed media
- Collaborative applications are NOT accepted. Each artist must apply individually.
- Produce works deeply rooted in storytelling; cultural traditions and heritage; and the centrality of African American women
- Are NOT enrolled as degree-seeking undergraduate students
For more information, visit Greater Columbus Arts Council.