Grants, Fellowships & Prizes
MCAD-Jerome Foundation Fellowships with Early Career Artists
This fellowship’s aim is to support early-career visual artists who create innovative work and challenge conventional artistic forms. One selected artist receives $10,000 in unrestricted award funds, $1,000 for professional development, three studio visits from professional critics, and an exhibition at the MCAD Gallery from January to March 2027.'
Deadline: September 12, 2025
Deadline: September 12, 2025
Submission Fee: Free
About the fellowship: This fellowship’s aim is to support early-career visual artists who create innovative work and challenge conventional artistic forms. One selected artist receives $10,000 in unrestricted award funds, $1,000 for professional development, three studio visits from professional critics, and an exhibition at the MCAD Gallery from January to March 2027.
The MCAD-administered fellowship program uses an independent jury of three arts professionals to competitively award four fellowships. The fellowship runs from December 1, 2025–March 15, 2027 and includes:
$10,000 in unrestricted award funds.
$1,000 in professional development funds (reimbursement-based–receipts required). The funds may be used to purchase materials, cover production costs of artwork, and to supplement living or travel costs. Awards/ professional development funds are subject to state and federal income tax guidelines.
Three studio visits from professional critics (2 local, 1 national).
An exhibition at the MCAD Gallery in January–March 2027.
A catalog with a critical essay on each artist’s work.
The opportunity to partake in a public panel discussion.
Access to MCAD’s facilities (a link for detailed access info), library, and ½ off tuition forContinuing
Eligibility:
Application Guidelines (download here)