2026 Aminah Robinson Fellowship (ONLY local/Franklin County OH applicants)

Deadline: September 2, 2025

Submission Fee: Free

Amount: $15,000

About the fellowship: The Aminah Robinson Fellowship (Aminah Fellowship) celebrates the legacy of the late Columbus artist by recognizing the exemplary work of a local African American visual artist.

Eligibility: Applicants to the Aminah Fellowship must:

• Identify as African American;

• Be a resident of Franklin County;

• Be a working visual artist (age 18 and older);

• GCAC’s definition of a working artist:

  • Has a portfolio, body of work, collection, published works, or performance history;

  • is likely paid for performances, sells their artwork, or is otherwise compensated for their artistic creation;

  • Routinely dedicates time to the creation of art and regularly shares their artwork with the public through performances, film festivals, fashion shows, publishing, exhibitions, etc.;

  • May have formal or informal training and seeks to improve their artistic skillset; actively engages with artistic community;

• Collaborative applications are NOT accepted. Each artist must apply individually;

• Produce work in any of the following media:

• Visual arts (painting, 3D and 2D, photography, wood carving, sculpture and fiber – with a focus on found objects, natural and synthetic materials). Video, Film and Digital Installations are not eligible;

• 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.

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