Hallie Ford Fellowship in the Visual Arts

The Ford Family Foundation invites established Oregon visual artists who are legal residents of at least 36 months to submit qualifications for the Hallie Ford Fellowship in the Visual Arts, a one-time award of $35,000 to support promising Oregon visual artists and help them take major strides forward at pivotal points in their careers.

Eligibility requires: current residence in Oregon for at least 36 months prior to the application deadline; age 30 or older; evidence of seven or more years of serious, active professional participation in visual arts; not currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program; 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 for installation settings. Works not included are those intended to be streamed or viewed online, in theatrical settings, or only time-based in non-installation settings.

Applications must 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 and evidence of at least seven years of activity; 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. The Foundation will confirm eligibility compliance and check references before awarding Fellowships. Use of award funding is unrestricted. In addition to the Fellowship, the Foundation provides resources including in and out-of-state exhibitions, catalogue production, and an annual convening of all Fellows.