Are you or someone you know an artist over the age of 18 seeking funding for your artistic practice? Are you based in Upstate California and engaged with the larger cultural ecosystem?
We’re pleased to announce that Nevada County Arts & Culture will be administering the California Arts Council’s Individual Artists Fellowship Program, which will regrant $240,000 among Upstate California-based individual artists and culture bearers.
The Upstate Individual Artists Fellowship program uplifts and celebrates artists across all disciplines and traditions, including but not limited to: performing arts, visual arts, literary arts, media arts, traditional and Indigenous practices, interdisciplinary work, and social practice / community-based art.
Grant Guidelines
Deadline: May 6, 2026, at 11:59pm PST
Fellowship Period: August 1, 2026 – July 30, 2027
Grant Awards: $5,000 – $50,000*
*for artists who reside in Region 1 of California
Tiers: Emerging, Established, and Legacy artists
Region 1 / Upstate Counties Served: Butte, Colusa, Del Norte, Glenn, Humboldt, Lake, Lassen, Mendocino, Modoc, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, and Yuba counties.
As Administering Organization for the California Arts Council, Nevada County Arts & Culture will administer an application, review process, and professional development program for this region including:
Kick-Off Information Session: Thursday April 9th at 1:30pm
Don’t miss this opportunity! Apply and share with your community! More info at upstateIAF.org!
Any questions? Contact: info@upstateIAF.org
