The Greene Fellowship, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing contemporary art through direct financial support and professional development, has announced $100,000 in total funding for artists in Colorado and Western North Carolina. In its 2026 award cycle, the fellowship will select two artists to receive unrestricted grants of $50,000 each, marking the first year the program extends beyond Colorado to include Western North Carolina. This expansion broadens the fellowship's regional impact and reinforces its commitment to artist sustainability.
In addition to financial support, selected fellows will gain access to mentorship opportunities, professional development resources, and community-building initiatives designed to foster long-term growth and connection within the arts ecosystem. The program emphasizes trust-based funding, allowing artists to maintain autonomy over their creative practices.
“By expanding into Western North Carolina, we are deepening our commitment to artists working in diverse regional contexts and recognizing the vital role they play in their communities,” said Hannah Agosta, Executive Director of The Greene Fellowship. “Our goal is to provide flexible, trust-based funding that allows artists to maintain their autonomy and creative freedom.”
Applications are now open and can be submitted through CallforEntry.org. The application deadline is January 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM MT. For eligibility details, application guidelines, and additional information, visit www.greenefellowship.com.
Founded in 2022 in memory of Bradford W. Greene, The Greene Fellowship's mission is to support visionary artists in the United States in creating meaningful and boundary-pushing work, and to carve spaces for them to share this work within their communities, inspiring creativity and cultural discourse. The fellowship equips artists with the foundational skills and knowledge needed to achieve sustainability in their careers, leading to a richer, more equitable, and resilient arts sector.
This announcement is significant because it represents a strategic geographic expansion for the fellowship, potentially influencing how other arts funders approach regional support. By providing unrestricted grants, the fellowship addresses a common challenge for artists: the lack of flexible funding that allows for risk-taking and long-term project development. The inclusion of mentorship and professional development resources further distinguishes the program, aiming to build a supportive network that extends beyond financial assistance. For artists in Western North Carolina, a region known for its vibrant but often under-resourced arts community, this funding could catalyze new creative work and strengthen the local cultural landscape. The short application window—closing January 15, 2026—underscores the urgency for eligible artists to prepare their submissions promptly.
