2026-27 Arts Club Fellows
Published onChicago, IL – The Arts Club of Chicago is excited to announce the selection of the 2026-27 Arts Club Fellows, a newly expanded program designed to support emerging talent in the arts at a critical point in their careers. Four exceptional fellows, each nominated by prominent arts professionals in Chicago, have been chosen to receive the fellowship, which provides financial support, networking, exhibition, and performance opportunities, and a two-year membership to The Arts Club of Chicago.
This year’s fellows are:
The fellowship offers each recipient a $5,000 unrestricted grant distributed over two years, plus $1000 in Arts Club credits, as well as access to exclusive events and mentorship opportunities with leaders and supporters of the arts.
Fostering Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration
Designed for early-career artists and arts professionals with up to eight years of active practice, the Arts Club Fellowship encourages cross-disciplinary exchange and collaboration. Fellows will have the opportunity to engage with a diverse range of artists, performers, thinkers, professionals, and supporters, both locally and globally, through The Arts Club’s programming and membership.
A Commitment to Chicago’s Creative Future
The Arts Club Fellowship reflects the organization’s commitment to fostering the careers of early-stage artists and professionals in Chicago, helping to elevate the city as a thriving hub for artistic talent. The Arts Club of Chicago has been supporting the development of some of the most groundbreaking, intellectually rigorous, and intrepid artists across a multitude of creative fields for over 100 years, and we are committed to continuing that legacy.
For more information about the Arts Club Fellowship and upcoming events, please contact information@artsclubchicago.org or visit www.artsclubchicago.org.
About The Arts Club of Chicago
Founded in 1916, The Arts Club of Chicago fosters the appreciation of contemporary art, providing a space for artists, performers, and intellectuals to engage in meaningful dialogue. Through public exhibitions, performances, and member-driven events, The Arts Club continues to be a vital force in Chicago’s cultural landscape.
The Arts Club Fellowship is unique in its ability to connect artists. As a two-year program, with a cohort beginning each year, the new fellows overlap with the current class, opening up broad opportunities to collaborate and increase peer-to-peer networking and artist-to-artist mentorship. In addition to the nomination process, the Arts Club partners with ACRE Projects, a well-regarded residency and exhibition organization based in Chicago and Wisconsin to develop the next generation of emerging artists.
This Fellowship is made possible with support from the Holly Palmer Foundation as well as individual donors to The Arts Club of Chicago.
