Hallie Ford Fellowship in the Visual Arts

The Ford Family Foundation invites established Oregon visual artists to submit qualifications for the Hallie Ford Fellowship in the Visual Arts, a one-time award of $35,000 to support promising Oregon practicing visual artists and help them take major strides forward at pivotal points in their careers.

Eligibility: Applicants must be practicing visual artists currently producing works in contemporary fine art and craft; full-time Oregon residents for at least 36 months prior to the application deadline; 30 years of age or older; with seven or more years of serious, active professional participation in their medium; not enrolled in a degree-seeking program at the time of application or during the grant period; and not previously named a Hallie Ford Fellow. The Foundation recognizes a broad array of contemporary visual arts practices and accepts applications from any visual arts medium, including social practice and media arts intended to be experienced in an installation setting. Works not included are those intended to be streamed or viewed online, in a theatrical setting, or only time-based in a non-installation setting.

Application materials must be submitted through the CaFÉ system by 11:59 PM PST on January 26, 2025. Required materials include: an artist statement (3,000 characters or fewer) describing the conceptual framework, media, evolution over the past 7-10 years, and how the Fellowship would enhance practice; a resume (not exceeding three pages) with professional arts experience, education, and training; three professional references with contact information; and 10 work samples created in the past 7-10 years showing a range of artistic practice. A jury of five arts professionals will review applications and recommend up to three finalists to the Foundation. In addition to the Fellowship award, the Foundation provides resources including in and out-of-state exhibitions, production of catalogues, and an annual convening of Fellows.