Deadline: 5-Aug-22
The First Peoples Fund (FPF) is inviting application for its Artist in Business Leadership fellowship to develop independent, and credible entrepreneurial artists who are generous in spirit.
The fellowship supports artists to pursue specific arts business development goals for themselves and their families.
First Peoples Fund’s Artist in Business Leadership fellowship doesn’t just help artists grow a business – it inspires them to fully honor their cultural creativity and grow the impact it has on their People.
ABL fellows propose a one-year project(s) that will strengthen their art business, further the economic self-sufficiency of their family, and establish themselves as independent and credible artists.
Funding Information
The Artist in Business Leadership Fellowship is a self-directed experience that provides professional development training and $7,500+ of working capital funds.
Impact of the Fellowship
Their artist alumni tell us the program does more than just support an entrepreneurial spirit – it stimulates a renewed energy to challenge themselves and each other to create new work that pushes boundaries. The program develops independent, satisfied and credible artist entrepreneurs who are generous in spirit.
Eligibility Criteria
- The program accepts applications from artists at all stages of entrepreneurial development.
- Applicants must be an enrolled member or provide proof of lineal descendancy of a U.S. federally recognized tribe, a state recognized tribe, or be an Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian.
- Artists interested in applying for a fellowship should:
- Be Committed to Pursuing Art as a way to build a business and support themselves and their families.
- Have a Strong Vision and articulated plan for implementing effective market strategies over the one-year fellowship period.
- Explore New Projects and work with this opportunity.
- Ideal Artist in Business Leadership applicants demonstrate the following:
- A commitment to increasing business skills and knowledge
- Ability to set and accomplish business goals
- Access and sustain new markets, funding, and/or resources for art
- Strengthen and sustain cultural & artistic integrity
- Is a leader in the local arts ecosystem and beyond
For more information, visit https://www.firstpeoplesfund.org/artists-in-business-leadership