There is a simplicity in choosing what you love and building your life around it. Then again, there is also complexity. These can co-exist. While the answer may be obvious, the path to get there could be slightly more of a trek. But that is no reason not to tread it. Choosing a life in the art world often looks like this. Be bold, embrace the things in life that truly matter. There may come a day when you look back and evaluate the choices you made – let this one the the one you point to with pride. Here are some opportunities to propel you.
MacDowell Fellowships offer transformative residencies focused on artistic excellence. Around 300 artists are selected annually based on artistic excellence. Artists from all backgrounds and disciplines are encouraged to apply. For more information and to apply, visit the website. Deadline for spring/summer 2025 applications is September 10.
Princeton Arts Fellows spend two years teaching one course per semester or completing an artistic assignment, engaging actively with students. The stipend is $92,000 annually; Ph.D. holders from Princeton and certain past affiliates are ineligible. To learn more, visit the website. Deadline is September 10.
Hodder Fellows at Princeton receive a $92,000 stipend for a 10-month appointment with no teaching duties, open to non-U.S. citizens, excluding past Princeton Arts Fellowship recipients. To learn more, visit the website. Deadline is September 10.
Praxis Center is your safe space – and the place that pushes you beyond your comfort zone. We are here to motivate you and help you understand how to successfully move into or renew a career in the arts. Whether you are emerging, mid-career or beyond, there is something for you here.