The NXTHVN Creative Fellowship is a paid and intensive residency fellowship. It is offered by the NXTHVN to support talented visual artists and curators. At the end of this programme, fellows will have gained deep knowledge about art and the creative world. Training will be done through studio sessions and curatorial practices in a fully immersive environment in New Haven, Connecticut, USA. The deadline for this grant is March 2, 2026.
About the NXTHVN Creative Fellowship
The NXTHVN Creative Fellowship runs for ten months annually and welcomes up to seven artists and two curators. They are chosen from an international pool of brilliant applicants. Fellows receive dedicated workspaces and a detailed curriculum. This includes professional development sessions led by visiting artists, curators, and scholars from across the world.
Fellows are paired with a high school apprentice for mutual learning, with the programme culminating in a group exhibition or public presentation of work developed during the fellowship year. Residency members participate fully in NXTHVN’s creative community and benefit from access to its professional network.
Funding Size
- Typical grant amount: USD 35,000
- Maximum award: USD 45,000
- Project duration supported: Ten months
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Who Can Apply for the NXTHVN Creative Fellowship
Eligible organisation types
- Individual visual artists
- Curators of contemporary art
- Multidisciplinary creative practitioners
- Emerging creative professionals seeking intensive mentorship
Registration or legal documents
- Proof of age ( at least 21 years)
- Curriculum vitae
- Samples of creative work
- Professional documentation required
- Cover Letter
Project focus requirements
- Creative work in the visual arts, multimedia
- Projects showing a clear creative vision and commitment to artistic development
- Evidence of professional artistic
- Curatorial Practice
- Work designed to benefit from intensive mentorship and community-based practice
Geographic eligibility
- Applicants from any country may apply
- Fellows must be able to relocate to New Haven for the fellowship period
- Projects must be developed on-site in the residence
- Applicants are responsible for their own travel and visa requirements
Sector or thematic focus
- Visual arts and studio practice
- Curatorial research and exhibition development
- Community engagement
- Mentorship in creative fields
- Artistic exploration
Application Process
- Prepare your online application, including your creative portfolio and project statement
- Submit all required materials through NXTHVN’s application platform during the open call period
- Ensure your portfolio and statements are in English and meet the fellowship requirements
- Participate in interviews or additional assessments if requested by the selection panel
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Required Materials
- Completed online application form
- Resume
- Creative work samples and portfolio
- Project description
- Artistic statement
- Proof of age
- Eligibility documentation
Key Dates
- Application Starts: December 3 2025
- Application deadline: March 2 2026
- Review period: March to April 2026
- Notification of results: April–May 2026
- Fellowship starts: August 2026 to May 2027
Selection Notes
- The fellowship is highly competitive
- Priority is given to applicants whose work shows good artistic vision, capacity for growth, and readiness to engage deeply with NXTHVN’s mentorship-driven curriculum
- Applicants with inferior creative work are excluded
Official Source of the NXTHVN Creative Fellowship
Application Page: https://nxthvn.submittable.com/submit