Hallie Ford Fellowship in the Visual Arts

The Ford Family Foundation's Visual Arts Program was established to honor co-founder Hallie Ford's commitment to Oregon and the visual arts. The program aims to accelerate artistic endeavor by mid-career Oregon visual artists and improve Oregon's visual arts ecology.

The Foundation provides up to three $25,000 Fellowships per calendar year to Oregon mid-career visual artists who have demonstrated sophisticated exploration, significant future potential, and the ability to conceptualize and create new work. The Foundation also dedicates additional resources to support Fellows in exhibiting and producing catalogues of their works. Awardees are encouraged to maintain association with the Foundation and other Fellows to create a supportive community.

Eligibility requires applicants to be practicing visual artists currently producing works in fine and contemporary art and craft (excluding film, video, and animation); full-time Oregon residents for at least 36 months prior to the deadline; 30 years of age or older; with seven or more years of serious, active professional participation in their medium; and not enrolled in a degree-seeking program. Application materials include an artist statement (2,000 characters or fewer), a resume and three professional references (three pages maximum), and up to 14 sample images created within the past 7-10 years with title, year, dimensions, and description for each. A jury of five arts professionals will review applications and recommend three finalists. The Foundation will confirm eligibility and check references before awarding Fellowships. Fellowship funds are unrestricted.