Fellowships for Artists

Funder American-Scandinavian Foundation

Due Date Sep 15, 2026

Fellowships for artists support master artists to deepen their skills, support mentorship across generations, and encourage awareness of Nordic folk traditions through innovative projects that engage the public.

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At a Glance

Amount

$3,000 - $10,000

Applicant Location

North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan

Fund Types

Fellowship / Award

Disciplines

Folk & Traditional Arts

What Is It?

Fellowships for artists, available for individual artists or practitioners who live and work in the Upper Midwest, deepen the skills of master artists; foster relationships among masters of artistic and technical skills and their apprentices, and encourage the development of traditional skills and the perpetuation of skills from generation to generation; and encourage the awareness of Nordic folk traditions by creating innovative projects with wide visibility and public appeal.

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Application Instructions

Who Can Apply?

Individual artists OR practitioners of Nordic folks arts and cultural traditions who live and work in the Upper Midwest (defined as North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan).

When To Apply?

Due Date: Sep 15, 2026

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American-Scandinavian Foundation

Private Foundation

New York

About

A private foundation based in New York City that promotes educational and cultural exchange between the United States and the Nordic countries through grants, fellowships, and residencies for artists and scholars.

Website

https://www.amscan.org/

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