2025 Aminah Robinson Fellowship

The 2025 Aminah Robinson Fellowship offers a $15,000 unrestricted award and a 90-day residency to support a professional African American visual artist living in Franklin County, Ohio. This fellowship provides time and resources to focus on creating art while honoring the legacy of Columbus artist Aminah Robinson. The selected artist will have daily access to Aminah Robinson’s home studio, fostering an environment dedicated to artistic development. Applicants must identify as African American, be at least 18 years old, and reside in Franklin County. Eligible artists are those who actively create visual art for public sharing or sale and prioritize personal creative expression over documentation or journalism. Collaborative applications are not accepted; each artist must apply individually. The fellowship supports work in various visual arts media including painting, sculpture, wood carving, fiber arts using found objects or natural materials. Video, film, and digital installations are excluded from eligibility. Artists should produce work deeply connected to storytelling, cultural traditions, heritage, and the experiences of African American women. During the fellowship period, recipients are expected to engage with the community through one outreach activity such as a workshop, demonstration, or lecture coordinated by the Columbus Museum of Art. This element encourages artists to share their practice and connect with local audiences. Applicants currently enrolled as degree-seeking undergraduate students are not eligible for this opportunity. The fellowship is designed for established artists seeking dedicated time and financial support to advance their work within a supportive cultural context. For more details on application requirements and deadlines, visit the Greater Columbus Arts Council website. The deadline for submissions is October 1, 2024. This fellowship offers both financial assistance and studio access aimed at nurturing artistic growth within the Franklin County African American visual arts community.