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ARTIST FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
Created in 1988, the Artist Fellowship Program encourages the pursuit of artistic excellence and provides financial support to Nevada meritorious artists for career advancement. Twelve-month Fellowships can provide time, supplies and materials, and living expenses for artists working in the visual, literary and performing arts. By acknowledging outstanding artistic accomplishment, the program promotes public awareness and appreciation of the role of the artist in our society. | Fellowship Recipients  |

The Artist Fellowships provide grants of $5,000 and honorable mention awards of $500 in recognition of exceptional original work. The number of awards per discipline category varies according to the number of applications reviewed, the recommendations of each panel, and program funds available.

• Create a Fellowship Application Packet – include work samples, artist résumé, Signature Page and Work Sample List.
  
  Step Two: On or before the Artist Fellowship postmark deadline, go to the NAC CultureGrants Online(CGO) http://nevada.cgweb.org . Register and create your user name, password and applicant profile. You may go back to edit or update your profile at any time.
  • Click on the button labeled “Current Programs & Applications.”  Go to the Artist Fellowship section – below the description, click on “Start Application.” Answer eligibility questions then submit the Artist Fellowship CGO Online Application. .
    IMPORTANT: You must click ‘Submit’ on or before midnight on the April 16, 2010. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.
  • Print copies of the CGO Artist Fellowship profile and application and include in your Artist Fellowship Application Packet. We recommend that you print copies for your file.

  Step Three:  On or before the April 16, 2010, postmark deadline, mail or hand-deliver the Fellowship Application Packet (in one envelope or package) to the NAC Carson City office. Application Packet should include:

  1. A hard-copy of the CultureGrants Online (CGO) Applicant Profile and Fellowship Application, which you have submitted electronically.
  2. Completed original Artist Fellowship Signature Form, signed in blue ink and check the boxes on the Application Checklist.
  3. Five (5) copies of the Work Sample List appropriate for your category.
  4. Work samples as required for your category.
  5. Artist Résumé—maximum of two (2) pages.OPTIONAL: A self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE ) with sufficient postage for returning work samples (for Performing Arts and Visual Arts artists only). Literary Arts work samples are sent directly to the panelists and will not be returned to the applicant.

  After receiving the Fellowship Application Packets, NAC will send applicants an “application received” postcard. In late May, NAC will send a letter with the panel meetings scheduled in June 2010 and each applicant’s application number.

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  Questions? Please contact:
                        Fran Morrow, Artist Services Coordinat