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Luminarts Visual Arts Fellowship
FELLOWSHIP

Luminarts Visual Arts Fellowship

Luminarts Cultural Foundation

February 1, 2026Chicago, IL, USA

A fellowship supporting exemplary young artists in the Chicago area with a significant unrestricted award and long-term support. The program provides not just initial funding but continued access to project grants for a decade.

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$10,000 unrestricted award. Finalists participate in an exhibition in downtown Chicago. Fellows become eligible for additional project grants for up to 10 years.

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Aged 18 to 30. Must live within 150 miles of the Chicago Loop. Enrolled in or completed a degree program/conservatory.

Dates & details

Programme dates
Exhibition March 26, 2026
Duration
10 years of eligibility for further grants
Language
English
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$10,000
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Free

Next edition of this programme

Luminarts Visual Arts Fellowship 2027 — $10,000 for Chicago Artists Aged 18–30Luminarts Cultural Foundation · Chicago, Illinois, USA · Deadline: Jan 15, 2027

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